December weather forecast
Roper, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Roper, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 39.6°F (4.2°C) and an average high of 54.1°F (12.3°C).

Temperature

Roper observes a small decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's moderate 60.3°F (15.7°C) to a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C). December generally records an average low-temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 80%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Roper, during December, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 165 rainfall days, and 28.74" (730mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 4 snowfall days, and 2.44" (62mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Roper, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In December, in Roper, the average high-temperature is 54.1°F (12.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 39.6°F (4.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout December, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Roper, the average day length in December is 9h and 46min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:02 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?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Roper, North Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Roper, NC

Average temperature in December - Roper, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Roper, NC

Average pressure in December - Roper, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Roper, NC

Average wind speed in December - Roper, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Roper, NC

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and April (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Roper, NC

Average rainfall in December - Roper, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Roper, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Roper, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Roper, NC

Average snowfall in December - Roper, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Roper, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Roper, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.7 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
Roper, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Roper, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Roper, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Roper, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Roper, NC

Average UV index in December - Roper, 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
Roper, NC

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Roper, NC

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

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

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