December weather forecast
Potecasi, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Potecasi, is still a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 37.9°F (3.3°C) and 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Temperature

As December arrives, Potecasi's weather displays a minor decrease in high-temperatures, transitioning from November's refreshing 58.8°F (14.9°C) to a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C). Potecasi in December anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Humidity

In Potecasi, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. 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 Potecasi, during the entire year, snow falls for 5 days and aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Potecasi, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

During December, Potecasi experiences an average high-temperature of 52.5°F (11.4°C) and a low-temperature of 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?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout December, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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 in Potecasi is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Potecasi have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Potecasi?

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 Potecasi, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Potecasi, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Potecasi, NC

Average temperature in December - Potecasi, 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
Potecasi, NC

Average pressure in December - Potecasi, 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
Potecasi, NC

Average wind speed in December - Potecasi, 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
Potecasi, NC

Average humidity in December - Potecasi, 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
Potecasi, NC

Average rainfall in December - Potecasi, 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
Potecasi, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Potecasi, 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
Potecasi, NC

Average snowfall in December - Potecasi, 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
Potecasi, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Potecasi, 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
Potecasi, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Potecasi, 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
Potecasi, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Potecasi, 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
Potecasi, NC

Average UV index in December - Potecasi, 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
Potecasi, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Potecasi, 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
Potecasi, NC

Average visibility in December - Potecasi, 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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