December weather forecast
Ridgeway, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Ridgeway, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 50.9°F (10.5°C) and an average low of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

December is marked by a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, transitioning from a moderate 57.9°F (14.4°C) in November to a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C). Ridgeway temperatures generally rest at a low of 36.5°F (2.5°C) during the December nights.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 78%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Ridgeway, during December, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 144.4 rainfall days, and 21.3" (541mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.71" (18mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 6.3 snowfall days, and 3.74" (95mm) 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 7:06 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Ridgeway, is 50.9°F (10.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 36.5°F (2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in Ridgeway in December?

In Ridgeway, during December, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Ridgeway have in December?

In Ridgeway, the average day length in December is 9h and 43min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Ridgeway, 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 Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Ridgeway, NC

Average temperature in December - Ridgeway, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Ridgeway, NC

Average pressure in December - Ridgeway, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ridgeway, NC

Average wind speed in December - Ridgeway, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Ridgeway, NC

Average humidity in December - Ridgeway, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Ridgeway, NC

Average rainfall in December - Ridgeway, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

Average rainfall days in December
Ridgeway, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Ridgeway, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ridgeway, NC

Average snowfall in December - Ridgeway, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ridgeway, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Ridgeway, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 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
Ridgeway, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ridgeway, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ridgeway, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Ridgeway, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Ridgeway, NC

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Ridgeway, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Ridgeway, 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 July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Ridgeway, NC

Average visibility in December - Ridgeway, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).

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