December weather forecast
Silk Hope, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Silk Hope, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.9°F (2.7°C) and 52.2°F (11.2°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Silk Hope's climate undergoes a slight change as the average high-temperature moves from a moderate 58.6°F (14.8°C) in November to a cool 52.2°F (11.2°C). Silk Hope, during the month of December, experiences an average low-temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Silk Hope, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 156.8 rainfall days, and 30.51" (775mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Silk Hope, during December, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow. In Silk Hope, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.9 days and aggregates up to 6.22" (158mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Silk Hope, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December leads to these instructions:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 52.2°F (11.2°C) and a low-temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°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 estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 77%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Silk Hope, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Silk Hope, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Silk Hope, in December, during 0.5 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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 Silk Hope, North Carolina, the average day length in December is 9h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Silk Hope?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Silk Hope have in December?

In Silk Hope, 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Silk Hope, NC

Average temperature in December - Silk Hope, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.2°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 (47.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Silk Hope, NC

Average pressure in December - Silk Hope, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Silk Hope, NC

Average wind speed in December - Silk Hope, 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 (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Silk Hope, NC

Average humidity in December - Silk Hope, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Silk Hope, NC

Average rainfall in December - Silk Hope, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Silk Hope, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Silk Hope, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Silk Hope, NC

Average snowfall in December - Silk Hope, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Silk Hope, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Silk Hope, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 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
Silk Hope, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Silk Hope, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Silk Hope, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Silk Hope, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Silk Hope, NC

Average UV index in December - Silk Hope, 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
Silk Hope, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Silk Hope, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Silk Hope, NC

Average visibility in December - Silk Hope, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).

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