December weather forecast
Poor Town, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Poor Town, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 37.9°F (3.3°C) and max 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Poor Town's climate undergoes a slight change as the average high-temperature moves from a refreshing 58.8°F (14.9°C) in November to a fresh 52.5°F (11.4°C). Poor Town, during the nights of December, experiences an average temperature drop to an icy 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Poor Town, during December, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166 rainfall days, and 31.65" (804mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Poor Town, during the entire year, snow falls for 5 days and aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in December translates into this advice:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Poor Town, is 52.5°F (11.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 37.9°F (3.3°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Poor Town, in December, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Poor Town?

In Poor Town, the average day length in December is 9h and 44min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Poor Town, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

February and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Poor Town, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Poor Town, NC

Average temperature in December - Poor Town, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Poor Town, NC

Average pressure in December - Poor Town, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Poor Town, NC

Average wind speed in December - Poor Town, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Poor Town, NC

Average humidity in December - Poor Town, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March, April and November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Poor Town, NC

Average rainfall in December - Poor Town, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.13").

Average rainfall days in December
Poor Town, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Poor Town, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Poor Town, NC

Average snowfall in December - Poor Town, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Poor Town, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Poor Town, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Poor Town, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Poor Town, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Poor Town, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Poor Town, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Poor Town, NC

Average UV index in December - Poor Town, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Poor Town, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Poor Town, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Poor Town, NC

Average visibility in December - Poor Town, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).

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