December weather forecast
Salter Path, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Salter Path, is still a mild month, with an average temperature ranging between min 48°F (8.9°C) and max 57.9°F (14.4°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December records an average high-temperature of a moderate 57.9°F (14.4°C), barely varying from November's 63.3°F (17.4°C). December brings Salter Path a consistent average low-temperature of 48°F (8.9°C).

Humidity

In Salter Path, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Salter Path, North Carolina, in December, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Salter Path, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171.1 days and collects up to 30.51" (775mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Salter Path, snow does not fall in March through December.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during December morphs into the following directions:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The high-temperature during December is 57.9°F (14.4°C) and the low-temperature is 48°F (8.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in Salter Path in December?

In Salter Path, in December, during 11.7 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Salter Path, snow does not fall in March through December.

Does it snow in December?

In Salter Path, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

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 Salter Path have in December?

In Salter Path, the average day length in December is 9h and 53min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Salter Path, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Salter Path, NC

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 48°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (77.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Salter Path, NC

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Salter Path, NC

Average wind speed in December - Salter Path, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Salter Path, NC

Average humidity in December - Salter Path, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

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

Average rainfall in December
Salter Path, NC

Average rainfall in December - Salter Path, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").

Average rainfall days in December
Salter Path, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Salter Path, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Salter Path, NC

Average snowfall in December - Salter Path, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Salter Path, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Salter Path, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Salter Path, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Salter Path, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Salter Path, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Salter Path, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Salter Path, NC

Average UV index in December - Salter Path, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 4

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

Average cloud cover in December
Salter Path, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Salter Path, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Salter Path, NC

Average visibility in December - Salter Path, 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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