December weather forecast
Sloan, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sloan, is still a mild month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.6°F (4.8°C) and 55.8°F (13.2°C).

Temperature

With the commencement of December, Sloan records a moderate temperature decline, with the average high easing from November's comfortable 62.2°F (16.8°C) to a moderate 55.8°F (13.2°C). Throughout December nights, Sloan registers an average low-temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Sloan, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sloan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.5 days and collects up to 33.54" (852mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 0.1 days. Throughout December, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is accumulated. In Sloan, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.4 days and aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Sloan, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in December leads to these guidelines:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Sloan in December?

In December, in Sloan, the average high-temperature is 55.8°F (13.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 40.6°F (4.8°C). 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 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Sloan, during December, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Sloan, during December, snow falls for 0.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Sloan, the average day length in December is 9h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Sloan?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Sloan are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Sloan, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sloan, NC

Average temperature in December - Sloan, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.6°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 (35.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Sloan, NC

Average pressure in December - Sloan, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sloan, NC

Average wind speed in December - Sloan, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Sloan, NC

Average humidity in December - Sloan, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and March (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Sloan, NC

Average rainfall in December - Sloan, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Sloan, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Sloan, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sloan, NC

Average snowfall in December - Sloan, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sloan, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Sloan, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.1 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
Sloan, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sloan, 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 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sloan, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Sloan, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Sloan, NC

Average UV index in December - Sloan, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Sloan, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Sloan, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Sloan, NC

Average visibility in December - Sloan, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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