December weather forecast
Washburn, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Washburn, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 52°F (11.1°C) and 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a mild 58.6°F (14.8°C) in November to a cool 52°F (11.1°C). Throughout December nights, Washburn registers an average low-temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Humidity

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.8 days and accumulates 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.7 days and accumulates 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 52°F (11.1°C) and 36.9°F (2.7°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Washburn, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Washburn, in December, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 3.5" (89mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Washburn, North Carolina. Snow falls for 0.7 days and accumulates 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Washburn, in December, snow falls for 0.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Washburn have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 49min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Washburn?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Washburn have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Washburn, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Washburn, NC

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Washburn, NC

Average pressure in December - Washburn, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Washburn, NC

Average wind speed in December - Washburn, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in December
Washburn, NC

Average humidity in December - Washburn, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Washburn, NC

Average rainfall in December - Washburn, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Washburn, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Washburn, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Washburn, NC

Average snowfall in December - Washburn, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Washburn, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Washburn, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 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
Washburn, NC

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Washburn, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Washburn, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Washburn, NC

Average UV index in December - Washburn, 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
Washburn, NC

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

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

Average visibility in December
Washburn, NC

Average visibility in December - Washburn, 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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