December weather forecast
Silver Lake, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Silver Lake, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature varying between 59.4°F (15.2°C) and 48.9°F (9.4°C).

Temperature

December's arrival shows an average high-temperature of a mild 59.4°F (15.2°C), hardly different from the previous month. During the month of December, Silver Lake anticipates a mean low-temperature of 48.9°F (9.4°C).

Humidity

May through August and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months in Silver Lake.

Rainfall

In Silver Lake, in December, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Silver Lake, North Carolina, there are 122.3 rainfall days, and 11.14" (283mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall in Silver Lake.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Silver Lake, North Carolina, is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 4 translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Silver Lake?

Silver Lake in December has an average high-temperature of 59.4°F (15.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 48.9°F (9.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month in Silver Lake?

May through August and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months in Silver Lake.

What is the average humidity in December in Silver Lake?

The average relative humidity in December in Silver Lake, North Carolina, is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Silver Lake?

In Silver Lake, during December, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Silver Lake?

March through December are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in Silver Lake in December?

In Silver Lake, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the month with the shortest days in Silver Lake?

December has the shortest days of the year in Silver Lake, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Silver Lake have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Silver Lake?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Silver Lake?

The months with the least sunshine in Silver Lake, North Carolina, are January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Silver Lake?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Silver Lake?

In Silver Lake, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Silver Lake, NC

Average temperature in December - Silver Lake, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 59.4°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 48.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (77.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (43.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Silver Lake, NC

Average pressure in December - Silver Lake, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Silver Lake, NC

Average wind speed in December - Silver Lake, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Silver Lake, NC

Average humidity in December - Silver Lake, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, July, August and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, October and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Silver Lake, NC

Average rainfall in December - Silver Lake, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Silver Lake, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Silver Lake, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.3 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Silver Lake, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Silver Lake, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Silver Lake, NC

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
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 months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Silver Lake, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Silver Lake, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Silver Lake, NC

Average UV index in December - Silver Lake, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Silver Lake, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Silver Lake, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Silver Lake, NC

Average visibility in December - Silver Lake, 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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