December weather forecast
Tabor City, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Tabor City, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 57°F (13.9°C) and 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

Tabor City's entry into December measures an average high-temperature of a mild 57°F (13.9°C), closely parallel to the preceding month. The nighttime temperature in Tabor City, during December, averages of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Humidity

In Tabor City, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Tabor City, during December, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 173.5 rainfall days, and 36.61" (930mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.8 snowfall days, and 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.7h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December leads to these instructions:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 57°F (13.9°C) and 41.9°F (5.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Tabor City, during December, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows in Tabor City. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Tabor City have in December?

In Tabor City, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Tabor City is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Tabor City, NC

Average temperature in December - Tabor City, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 57°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Tabor City, NC

Average pressure in December - Tabor City, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Tabor City, NC

Average wind speed in December - Tabor City, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Tabor City, NC

Average humidity in December - Tabor City, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, August and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Tabor City, NC

Average rainfall in December - Tabor City, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
Tabor City, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Tabor City, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tabor City, NC

Average snowfall in December - Tabor City, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Tabor City, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Tabor City, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 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
Tabor City, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tabor City, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tabor City, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Tabor City, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Tabor City, NC

Average UV index in December - Tabor City, 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
Tabor City, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Tabor City, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Tabor City, NC

Average visibility in December - Tabor City, 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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