December weather forecast
Scotland Neck, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Scotland Neck, is also a fresh month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 52.7°F (11.5°C) and an average low of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a moderate 59.2°F (15.1°C) in November to a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C). During December, Scotland Neck's temperature averages to a wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C) at night.

Humidity

In Scotland Neck, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Scotland Neck, in December, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Scotland Neck, North Carolina, there are 165 rainfall days, and 32.36" (822mm) 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 0.51" (13mm) of snow. In Scotland Neck, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.1 days and aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Scotland Neck, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Scotland Neck, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In Scotland Neck, 52.7°F (11.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 38.3°F (3.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Scotland Neck, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout December, 2.48" (63mm) 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 0.51" (13mm) 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 December, the average day length is 9h and 45min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Scotland Neck have in December?

In Scotland Neck, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Scotland Neck, NC

Average temperature in December - Scotland Neck, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.7°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 (47.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Scotland Neck, 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
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Average wind speed in December - Scotland Neck, 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
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Average humidity in December - Scotland Neck, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

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

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Scotland Neck, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.17").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Scotland Neck, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Scotland Neck, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.3").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Scotland Neck, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.1 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
Scotland Neck, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Scotland Neck, 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 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Scotland Neck, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Scotland Neck, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Scotland Neck, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Scotland Neck, NC

Average visibility in December - Scotland Neck, 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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