December weather forecast
Smyre, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Smyre, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 52.3°F (11.3°C) and 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Temperature

With the arrival of December, Smyre notices a mild change in the average high-temperature, sliding from November's moderate 59°F (15°C) to a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C). In the month of December, Smyre records a consistent average low-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In Smyre, during December, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation. In Smyre, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.8 days and collects up to 30.98" (787mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.5 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 5:12 pm. On the last day of December, in Smyre, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In Smyre, 52.3°F (11.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 37.9°F (3.3°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What are the most humid months?

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in Smyre in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout December, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.5 days and accumulates 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Smyre have in December?

The average day length in December in Smyre is 9h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Smyre?

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 Smyre, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Smyre, NC

Average temperature in December - Smyre, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Smyre, NC

Average pressure in December - Smyre, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Smyre, NC

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Smyre, NC

Average humidity in December - Smyre, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Smyre, NC

Average rainfall in December - Smyre, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Smyre, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Smyre, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Smyre, NC

Average snowfall in December - Smyre, 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, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Smyre, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Smyre, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Smyre, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Smyre, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Smyre, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Smyre, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Smyre, NC

Average UV index in December - Smyre, 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
Smyre, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Smyre, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Smyre, NC

Average visibility in December - Smyre, 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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