Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The arrival of December corresponds with a light shift in temperature, down from a comfortable 60.8°F (16°C) in November to a fresh 55°F (12.8°C). December witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) in Shannon.Humidity
In Shannon, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In Shannon, in December, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Shannon, there are 165.4 rainfall days, and 33.23" (844mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Shannon. In Shannon, North Carolina, during December, snow falls for 0.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Shannon, there are 2.3 snowfall days, and 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Shannon, North Carolina, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Shannon.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average December temperature in Shannon?
What is the average humidity in December in Shannon?
How much does it rain in Shannon in December?
How much does it snow in Shannon in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Shannon?
What is the average length of the day in December in Shannon?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Shannon?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Shannon?
How many hours of sunshine does Shannon have in December?
How high is the UV index in December in Shannon?
Average temperature in December
Shannon, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 55°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 40.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Shannon, NC
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Shannon, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Shannon, NC
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Shannon, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 2.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.77").
Average rainfall days in December
Shannon, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Shannon, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 0.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Shannon, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.9 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
Shannon, 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 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Shannon, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Shannon, 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
Shannon, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 40
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Shannon, 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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