December weather forecast
Relief, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Relief, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Temperature

Relief's December weather shows a modest shift in high-temperatures, falling from November's fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C) to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). Throughout December, Relief anticipates an average low-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Humidity

February, March, May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Relief, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 190.3 rainfall days, and 39.92" (1014mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 6.3 days and typically aggregates up to 6.57" (167mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Relief, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Relief, North Carolina, is 5.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Relief. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Relief in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Relief are 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 31.3°F (-0.4°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months in Relief?

February, March, May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months in Relief.

What is the average humidity in December in Relief?

In December, the average relative humidity in Relief is 80%.

How much does it rain in Relief in December?

In Relief, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Relief?

The month with the most snowfall in Relief, North Carolina, is December, when snow falls for 6.3 days and typically aggregates up to 6.57" (167mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Relief?

In December, in Relief, it is snowing for 6.3 days. Throughout December, 6.57" (167mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Relief?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Relief?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Relief?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, in Relief, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Relief?

The average sunshine duration in December in Relief, North Carolina, is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Relief?

The months with the lowest UV index in Relief are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Relief?

In Relief, North Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Relief, NC

Average temperature in December - Relief, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Relief, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Relief, NC

Average wind speed in December - Relief, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Relief, NC

Average humidity in December - Relief, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May, September and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Relief, NC

Average rainfall in December - Relief, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.58"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.56").

Average rainfall days in December
Relief, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Relief, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Relief, NC

Average snowfall in December - Relief, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Relief, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Relief, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Relief, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Relief, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Relief, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Relief, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Relief, NC

Average UV index in December - Relief, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Relief, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Relief, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Relief, NC

Average visibility in December - Relief, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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