December weather forecast
Sherrills Ford, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sherrills Ford, is still a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 36.7°F (2.6°C) and 51.1°F (10.6°C).

Temperature

As Sherrills Ford enters December, the average high-temperature subtly lowers from the a mild 58.1°F (14.5°C) of November to a cool 51.1°F (10.6°C). Throughout the month of December, Sherrills Ford sees a steady low-temperature average of 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In Sherrills Ford, in December, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 3.03" (77mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sherrills Ford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.1 days and collects up to 31.81" (808mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Sherrills Ford is December, when snow falls for 0.7 days and typically aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) 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 7:15 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of December, in Sherrills Ford, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In Sherrills Ford, 51.1°F (10.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 36.7°F (2.6°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months?

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Sherrills Ford?

In Sherrills Ford, in December, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 3.03" (77mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.7 days and accumulates 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Sherrills Ford in December?

In Sherrills Ford, in December, snow falls for 0.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Sherrills Ford?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 48min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Sherrills Ford?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sherrills Ford, NC

Average temperature in December - Sherrills Ford, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Sherrills Ford, NC

Average pressure in December - Sherrills Ford, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sherrills Ford, NC

Average wind speed in December - Sherrills Ford, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Sherrills Ford, NC

Average humidity in December - Sherrills Ford, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Sherrills Ford, NC

Average rainfall in December - Sherrills Ford, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Sherrills Ford, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Sherrills Ford, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sherrills Ford, NC

Average snowfall in December - Sherrills Ford, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sherrills Ford, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Sherrills Ford, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2 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
Sherrills Ford, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sherrills Ford, 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 2min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sherrills Ford, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Sherrills Ford, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Sherrills Ford, NC

Average UV index in December - Sherrills Ford, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Sherrills Ford, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Sherrills Ford, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Sherrills Ford, NC

Average visibility in December - Sherrills Ford, 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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