December weather forecast
Spring Lake, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Spring Lake, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between min 39.6°F (4.2°C) and max 54.3°F (12.4°C).

Temperature

As December begins, there is a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, softly falling from a mild 60.6°F (15.9°C) in November to a cool 54.3°F (12.4°C). During the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C) is observed.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Spring Lake, during December, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 165.9 rainfall days, and 33.58" (853mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Spring Lake, North Carolina. In December, it is snowing for 0.2 days. Throughout December, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is accumulated. In Spring Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.6 days and aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Spring Lake, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in December translates into this advice:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In Spring Lake, in December, the average high-temperature is 54.3°F (12.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 39.6°F (4.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Spring Lake, during December, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Spring Lake, during December, snow falls for 0.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) 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 Spring Lake, the average day length in December is 9h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

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

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

How high is the UV index in December in Spring Lake?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Spring Lake, NC

Average temperature in December - Spring Lake, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Spring Lake, NC

Average pressure in December - Spring Lake, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Spring Lake, NC

Average wind speed in December - Spring Lake, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Spring Lake, NC

Average humidity in December - Spring Lake, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Spring Lake, NC

Average rainfall in December - Spring Lake, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Spring Lake, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Spring Lake, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Spring Lake, NC

Average snowfall in December - Spring Lake, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Spring Lake, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Spring Lake, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1.3 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
Spring Lake, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Spring Lake, 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
Spring Lake, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Spring Lake, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Spring Lake, NC

Average UV index in December - Spring Lake, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Spring Lake, NC

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

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

Average visibility in December
Spring Lake, NC

Average visibility in December - Spring 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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