December weather forecast
Tar Heel, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Tar Heel, is also a fresh month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and an average high of 55.2°F (12.9°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December brings a minor change in the average high-temperature, shifting from a refreshing 61.2°F (16.2°C) in November to a fresh 55.2°F (12.9°C). In Tar Heel, December nights witness a steady temperature drop to a wintry 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Tar Heel, there are 161.7 rainfall days, and 27.6" (701mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 0.1 days. Throughout December, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 2.7 snowfall days, and 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Tar Heel.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of December, in Tar Heel, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

Tar Heel in December has an average high-temperature of 55.2°F (12.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 40.3°F (4.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Tar Heel, in December, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Tar Heel, during December, snow falls for 0.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 52min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.6h.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Tar Heel is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Tar Heel, NC

Average temperature in December - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Tar Heel, NC

Average pressure in December - Tar Heel, 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
Tar Heel, NC

Average wind speed in December - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Tar Heel, NC

Average humidity in December - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Tar Heel, NC

Average rainfall in December - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").

Average rainfall days in December
Tar Heel, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tar Heel, NC

Average snowfall in December - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Tar Heel, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1 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
Tar Heel, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tar Heel, 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 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tar Heel, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Tar Heel, NC

Average UV index in December - Tar Heel, 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
Tar Heel, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

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

Average visibility in December
Tar Heel, NC

Average visibility in December - Tar Heel, 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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