December weather forecast
Saint Helena, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Saint Helena, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 57.2°F (14°C).

Temperature

In Saint Helena, entering December brings a subtle temperature decrement, reducing from November's enjoyable 63.1°F (17.3°C) to a still refreshing 57.2°F (14°C). Saint Helena encounters an average low-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Saint Helena, during December, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation. In Saint Helena, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.3 days and collects up to 34.21" (869mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Saint Helena, North Carolina, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.3 days and aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Saint Helena, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

Saint Helena in December has an average high-temperature of 57.2°F (14°C) and an average low-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Saint Helena, North Carolina, is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Saint Helena, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Saint Helena have in December?

In Saint Helena, the average day length in December is 9h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Saint Helena have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

What is the month with 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 intensity in December?

In Saint Helena, North Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Saint Helena, NC

Average temperature in December - Saint Helena, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Saint Helena, NC

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

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

Average wind speed in December
Saint Helena, NC

Average wind speed in December - Saint Helena, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Saint Helena, NC

Average humidity in December - Saint Helena, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March and April (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Saint Helena, NC

Average rainfall in December - Saint Helena, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Saint Helena, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Saint Helena, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Saint Helena, NC

Average snowfall in December - Saint Helena, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Saint Helena, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Saint Helena, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1 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
Saint Helena, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Saint Helena, 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 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Saint Helena, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Saint Helena, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Saint Helena, NC

Average UV index in December - Saint Helena, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
Saint Helena, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Saint Helena, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Saint Helena, NC

Average visibility in December - Saint Helena, 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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