Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
A moderate decline in average high-temperatures is noted in December, moving from a fresh 51.1°F (10.6°C) in November to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). During December, Sugar Mountain's temperature averages to a subzero cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) at night.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 178 rainfall days, and 24.96" (634mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.5 days and accumulates 4.65" (118mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Sugar Mountain, the average sunshine in December is 5.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Average temperature in December
Sugar Mountain, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Sugar Mountain, 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 (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Sugar Mountain, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Sugar Mountain, NC
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and November (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Sugar Mountain, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 2.01"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").
Average rainfall days in December
Sugar Mountain, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sugar Mountain, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 4.65"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Sugar Mountain, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sugar Mountain, NC
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sugar Mountain, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).
Average UV index in December
Sugar Mountain, NC
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Sugar Mountain, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Sugar Mountain, NC
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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