December weather forecast
Spencer, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Spencer, is still a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 51.4°F (10.8°C) and an average low of 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Temperature

A mild drop in Spencer's average high-temperature is observed in December, transitioning from a refreshing 58.1°F (14.5°C) in November to a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C). Throughout December, Spencer's nights cool down to an average of 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Spencer, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Spencer, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.1 days and collects up to 30.04" (763mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.7 days and accumulates 1.93" (49mm) 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 7:13 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February 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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 51.4°F (10.8°C) and 36.7°F (2.6°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Spencer?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in Spencer in December?

In Spencer, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.7 days and accumulates 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

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 December, the average day length is 9h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Spencer have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February 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
Spencer, NC

Average temperature in December - Spencer, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.4°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 (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Spencer, NC

Average pressure in December - Spencer, 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
Spencer, NC

Average wind speed in December - Spencer, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Spencer, NC

Average humidity in December - Spencer, 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
Spencer, NC

Average rainfall in December - Spencer, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Spencer, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Spencer, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Spencer, NC

Average snowfall in December - Spencer, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Spencer, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Spencer, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 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
Spencer, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Spencer, 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 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Spencer, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Spencer, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Spencer, NC

Average UV index in December - Spencer, 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, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Spencer, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Spencer, 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
Spencer, NC

Average visibility in December - Spencer, 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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