December weather forecast
Townsville, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Townsville, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 50.9°F (10.5°C).

Temperature

Transition into December subtly marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moderately moving from a moderate 57.9°F (14.4°C) in November to a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C). Throughout December, the nighttime temperature averages to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 78%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Townsville, during December, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 144.4 rainfall days, and 21.3" (541mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.71" (18mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 6.3 snowfall days, and 3.74" (95mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In Townsville, 50.9°F (10.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 36.5°F (2.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Townsville?

With an average relative humidity of 78%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Townsville, North Carolina, in December, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Townsville have in December?

In Townsville, North Carolina, 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 7:07 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Townsville, North Carolina, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Townsville?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Townsville, NC

Average temperature in December - Townsville, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Townsville, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Townsville, NC

Average wind speed in December - Townsville, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Townsville, NC

Average humidity in December - Townsville, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Townsville, NC

Average rainfall in December - Townsville, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

Average rainfall days in December
Townsville, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Townsville, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Townsville, NC

Average snowfall in December - Townsville, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Townsville, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Townsville, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 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
Townsville, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Townsville, 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 months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Townsville, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Townsville, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Townsville, NC

Average UV index in December - Townsville, 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
Townsville, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Townsville, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Townsville, NC

Average visibility in December - Townsville, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).

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