December weather forecast
Walnut Cove, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Walnut Cove, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 35.1°F (1.7°C) and max 49.8°F (9.9°C).

Temperature

Walnut Cove's progression into December involves a minor drop in the average high-temperature, slightly receding from a refreshing 56.8°F (13.8°C) in November to a chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C). An average nighttime temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C) is recorded during December.

Humidity

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11 days and typically aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 1.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Walnut Cove, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Walnut Cove are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

The high-temperature, in December, in Walnut Cove, records 49.8°F (9.9°C), while the low-temperature is 35.1°F (1.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What are the most humid months?

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Walnut Cove, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11 days and typically aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.2 days and accumulates 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Walnut Cove, in December, during 1.2 snowfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Walnut Cove?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Walnut Cove have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, in Walnut Cove, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

What are the months 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?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Walnut Cove, NC

Average temperature in December - Walnut Cove, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Walnut Cove, NC

Average pressure in December - Walnut Cove, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Walnut Cove, NC

Average wind speed in December - Walnut Cove, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Walnut Cove, NC

Average humidity in December - Walnut Cove, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Walnut Cove, NC

Average rainfall in December - Walnut Cove, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Walnut Cove, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Walnut Cove, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Walnut Cove, NC

Average snowfall in December - Walnut Cove, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Walnut Cove, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Walnut Cove, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Walnut Cove, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Walnut Cove, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Walnut Cove, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Walnut Cove, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Walnut Cove, NC

Average UV index in December - Walnut Cove, 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, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Walnut Cove, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Walnut Cove, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Walnut Cove, NC

Average visibility in December - Walnut Cove, 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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