December weather forecast
Riegelwood, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Riegelwood, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 44.1°F (6.7°C) and 57.9°F (14.4°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature shows a slight dip in December, from November's comfortable 63.7°F (17.6°C) to a mild 57.9°F (14.4°C). In December, Riegelwood encounters an average low-temperature of 44.1°F (6.7°C) during the night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 141.7 rainfall days, and 16.65" (423mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, March through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of December, in Riegelwood, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature in Riegelwood during December is 57.9°F (14.4°C) and the low-temperature is 44.1°F (6.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Riegelwood, during December, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

January, March through December are months without snowfall.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Riegelwood have in December?

In Riegelwood, the average day length in December is 9h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Riegelwood have 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, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index 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
Riegelwood, NC

Average temperature in December - Riegelwood, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 44.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Riegelwood, NC

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Riegelwood, NC

Average wind speed in December - Riegelwood, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Riegelwood, NC

Average humidity in December - Riegelwood, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

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

Average rainfall in December
Riegelwood, NC

Average rainfall in December - Riegelwood, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Riegelwood, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Riegelwood, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Riegelwood, NC

Average snowfall in December - Riegelwood, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Riegelwood, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.4 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
Riegelwood, NC

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Riegelwood, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Riegelwood, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Riegelwood, NC

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Riegelwood, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Riegelwood, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Riegelwood, NC

Average visibility in December - Riegelwood, 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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