December weather forecast
Powells Point, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Powells Point, is still a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 46.4°F (8°C) and 53.4°F (11.9°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, the average high-temperature subtly recedes from November's mild 60.1°F (15.6°C) to a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C). During December, the nighttime temperatures align closely with the daytime averages, measuring a chilly 46.4°F (8°C).

Humidity

In Powells Point, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Powells Point, during December, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 173.9 rainfall days, and 37.24" (946mm) 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 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.7 snowfall days, and 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Powells Point, the average sunshine in December is 5.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During December, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

Powells Point in December has an average high-temperature of 53.4°F (11.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 46.4°F (8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Powells Point, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in Powells Point in December?

In Powells Point, during December, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 45min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Powells Point, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Powells Point have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Powells Point, NC

Average temperature in December - Powells Point, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Powells Point, NC

Average pressure in December - Powells Point, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Powells Point, NC

Average wind speed in December - Powells Point, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (14mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Powells Point, NC

Average humidity in December - Powells Point, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Powells Point, NC

Average rainfall in December - Powells Point, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Powells Point, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Powells Point, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Powells Point, NC

Average snowfall in December - Powells Point, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Powells Point, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Powells Point, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Powells Point, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Powells Point, 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 June (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Powells Point, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Powells Point, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Powells Point, NC

Average UV index in December - Powells Point, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Powells Point, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Powells Point, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Powells Point, NC

Average visibility in December - Powells Point, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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