December weather forecast
Stanley, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Stanley, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 37.6°F (3.1°C) and 51.8°F (11°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December suggests a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 58.8°F (14.9°C) in November to a cool 51.8°F (11°C). Stanley's nighttime temperature in December falls to an average of 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In Stanley, in December, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 3.03" (77mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.9 rainfall days, and 31.26" (794mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.6 days and accumulates 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Stanley?

The high-temperature, in December, in Stanley, records 51.8°F (11°C), while the low-temperature is 37.6°F (3.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Stanley, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Stanley, in December, during 11.1 rainfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.6 days and typically aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Stanley, in December, during 0.6 snowfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Stanley, the average day length in December is 9h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Stanley, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:11 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?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Stanley, North Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Stanley, NC

Average temperature in December - Stanley, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.8°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 (47.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.6°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 (32.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Stanley, NC

Average pressure in December - Stanley, 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
Stanley, NC

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Stanley, NC

Average humidity in December - Stanley, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Stanley, NC

Average rainfall in December - Stanley, 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 (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Stanley, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Stanley, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Stanley, NC

Average snowfall in December - Stanley, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Stanley, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Stanley, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 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
Stanley, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Stanley, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Stanley, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Stanley, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Stanley, NC

Average UV index in December - Stanley, 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
Stanley, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Stanley, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Stanley, NC

Average visibility in December - Stanley, 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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