December weather forecast
Sunbury, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Sunbury, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between max 52°F (11.1°C) and min 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

December's onset introduces a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a moderate 58.5°F (14.7°C) in November to a fresh 52°F (11.1°C). In Sunbury, December nights witness a steady temperature drop to an icy 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Humidity

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months in Sunbury.

Rainfall

In Sunbury, in December, during 9 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sunbury, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.2 days and collects up to 14.61" (371mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Sunbury, in December, during 0.5 snowfall days, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 4.8 snowfall days, and 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.5h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature during December is 52°F (11.1°C) and the low-temperature is 38.5°F (3.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What are the most humid months?

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Sunbury, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in Sunbury in December?

In Sunbury, in December, during 9 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Sunbury, North Carolina, in December, during 0.5 snowfall days, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Sunbury have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 43min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sunbury, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sunbury have in December?

In Sunbury, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Sunbury, NC

Average temperature in December - Sunbury, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Sunbury, NC

Average pressure in December - Sunbury, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sunbury, NC

Average wind speed in December - Sunbury, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Sunbury, NC

Average humidity in December - Sunbury, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Sunbury, NC

Average rainfall in December - Sunbury, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Sunbury, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Sunbury, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sunbury, NC

Average snowfall in December - Sunbury, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sunbury, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2 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
Sunbury, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sunbury, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sunbury, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Sunbury, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Sunbury, NC

Average UV index in December - Sunbury, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
Sunbury, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Sunbury, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Sunbury, NC

Average visibility in December - Sunbury, 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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