December weather forecast
Red Oak, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Red Oak, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.5°F (3.6°C) and 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Temperature

Red Oak's progression into December involves a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, from a mild 59.4°F (15.2°C) in November to a fresh 52.5°F (11.4°C). During December, Red Oak witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Red Oak, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.1 days and collects up to 33.11" (841mm) 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 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow. In Red Oak, during the entire year, snow falls for 5 days and aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Red Oak are 52.5°F (11.4°C) and 38.5°F (3.6°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Red Oak have in December?

The average day length in December in Red Oak is 9h and 46min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Red Oak, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Red Oak, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Red Oak, NC

Average temperature in December - Red Oak, 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 (47.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Red Oak, NC

Average pressure in December - Red Oak, 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
Red Oak, NC

Average wind speed in December - Red Oak, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Red Oak, NC

Average humidity in December - Red Oak, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Red Oak, NC

Average rainfall in December - Red Oak, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.13").

Average rainfall days in December
Red Oak, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Red Oak, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Red Oak, NC

Average snowfall in December - Red Oak, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Red Oak, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Red Oak, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2 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
Red Oak, NC

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

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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Red Oak, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Red Oak, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Red Oak, NC

Average UV index in December - Red Oak, 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
Red Oak, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Red Oak, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Red Oak, NC

Average visibility in December - Red Oak, 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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