December weather forecast
Raeford, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Raeford, is still a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 39.6°F (4.2°C) and 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Temperature

December's arrival aligns with a minor decrease in average high-temperatures, from November's moderate 60.6°F (15.9°C) to a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C). December nights observe an average temperature dip to a wintry 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In Raeford, in December, during 10.1 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Raeford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.3 days and collects up to 23.9" (607mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Raeford. In December, it is snowing for 0.1 days. Throughout December, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is accumulated. In Raeford, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.1 days and aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Raeford are January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

During December, Raeford experiences an average high-temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and a low-temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What are the most humid months?

May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Raeford, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Raeford, North Carolina, in December, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Raeford, in December, during 0.1 snowfall days, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Raeford have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 51min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Raeford.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Raeford is 5.4h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Raeford 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
Raeford, NC

Average temperature in December - Raeford, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Raeford, NC

Average pressure in December - Raeford, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Raeford, NC

Average wind speed in December - Raeford, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Raeford, NC

Average humidity in December - Raeford, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Raeford, NC

Average rainfall in December - Raeford, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.22").

Average rainfall days in December
Raeford, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Raeford, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Raeford, NC

Average snowfall in December - Raeford, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Raeford, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Raeford, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.8 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
Raeford, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Raeford, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Raeford, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Raeford, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Raeford, NC

Average UV index in December - Raeford, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Raeford, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Raeford, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Raeford, NC

Average visibility in December - Raeford, 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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