December weather forecast
Saratoga, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Saratoga, is also a fresh month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 39°F (3.9°C) and an average high of 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Temperature

December signals a slight drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's mild 59.9°F (15.5°C) to a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C). During December, the average low-temperature is recorded at a cold 39°F (3.9°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Saratoga is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Saratoga, there are 166.8 rainfall days, and 33.62" (854mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Saratoga are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Saratoga, North Carolina. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" (8mm) of snow. In Saratoga, North Carolina, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.6 days and aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of December, in Saratoga, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Saratoga.

UV index

In Saratoga, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Saratoga in December?

The high-temperature during December is 53.2°F (11.8°C) and the low-temperature is 39°F (3.9°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Saratoga?

In Saratoga, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in Saratoga in December?

In December, in Saratoga, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Saratoga?

December is the first month it typically snows in Saratoga. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Saratoga?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Saratoga have in December?

The average day length in December in Saratoga, North Carolina, is 9h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Saratoga?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, in Saratoga, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Saratoga?

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

How long on average sun shines in December in Saratoga?

In Saratoga, North Carolina, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Saratoga?

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

Average temperature in December - Saratoga, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34°F).

Average pressure in December
Saratoga, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Saratoga, NC

Average wind speed in December - Saratoga, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Saratoga, NC

Average humidity in December - Saratoga, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March, April and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Saratoga, NC

Average rainfall in December - Saratoga, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Saratoga, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Saratoga, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Saratoga, NC

Average snowfall in December - Saratoga, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Saratoga, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Saratoga, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 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
Saratoga, NC

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Saratoga, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Saratoga, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Saratoga, NC

Average UV index in December - Saratoga, 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
Saratoga, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Saratoga, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Saratoga, NC

Average visibility in December - Saratoga, 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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