December weather forecast
Sandy Creek, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sandy Creek, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 57.9°F (14.4°C) and 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December indicates a gentle shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's enjoyable 63.7°F (17.6°C) to a still refreshing 57.9°F (14.4°C). In December, Sandy Creek encounters an average low-temperature of 44.1°F (6.7°C) during the night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, in Sandy Creek, 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

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 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

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 57.9°F (14.4°C) and 44.1°F (6.7°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Sandy Creek, North Carolina, in December, during 8.9 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

January, March through December are months without snowfall.

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 Sandy Creek have in December?

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 7:18 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sandy Creek, NC

Average temperature in December - Sandy Creek, 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
Sandy Creek, NC

Average pressure in December - Sandy Creek, 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
Sandy Creek, NC

Average wind speed in December - Sandy Creek, 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
Sandy Creek, NC

Average humidity in December - Sandy Creek, 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
Sandy Creek, NC

Average rainfall in December - Sandy Creek, 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
Sandy Creek, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Sandy Creek, 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
Sandy Creek, NC

Average snowfall in December - Sandy Creek, 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
Sandy Creek, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Sandy Creek, 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
Sandy Creek, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sandy Creek, 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
Sandy Creek, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Sandy Creek, 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
Sandy Creek, NC

Average UV index in December - Sandy Creek, 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
Sandy Creek, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Sandy Creek, 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
Sandy Creek, NC

Average visibility in December - Sandy Creek, 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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