December weather forecast
Powellsville, NC

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

As December begins, there is a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, softly falling from a refreshing 58.8°F (14.9°C) in November to a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C). December is noted for a mean low-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Powellsville, during December, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation. In Powellsville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166 days and collects up to 31.65" (804mm) of precipitation.

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. Throughout the year, there are 5 snowfall days, and 3.15" (80mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in December transforms into this advice:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Powellsville, is 52.5°F (11.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 37.9°F (3.3°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', '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 Powellsville, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Powellsville, 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?

December has the shortest days of the year in Powellsville, 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 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 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?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Powellsville, NC

Average temperature in December - Powellsville, 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
Powellsville, NC

Average pressure in December - Powellsville, 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
Powellsville, NC

Average wind speed in December - Powellsville, 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
Powellsville, NC

Average humidity in December - Powellsville, 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
Powellsville, NC

Average rainfall in December - Powellsville, 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
Powellsville, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Powellsville, 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
Powellsville, NC

Average snowfall in December - Powellsville, 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
Powellsville, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Powellsville, 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
Powellsville, NC

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

Average sunshine days in December - Powellsville, 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
Powellsville, NC

Average UV index in December - Powellsville, 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
Powellsville, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Powellsville, 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
Powellsville, NC

Average visibility in December - Powellsville, 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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