December weather forecast
Watha, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Watha, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between max 57.2°F (14°C) and min 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

December sees a slight reduction in average high-temperature, with a shift from an enjoyable 63.1°F (17.3°C) in November to a moderate 57.2°F (14°C). Watha encounters an average low-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Watha, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Watha, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.3 days and collects up to 34.21" (869mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Watha, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.3 days and aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Watha.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In Watha, in December, the average high-temperature is 57.2°F (14°C), and the average low-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Watha, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

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

What is the month with the shortest days in Watha?

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 in Watha?

In Watha, the average day length in December is 9h and 53min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Watha have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Watha, NC

Average temperature in December - Watha, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.2°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 (52.7°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 (36.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Watha, NC

Average pressure in December - Watha, 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
Watha, NC

Average wind speed in December - Watha, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Watha, NC

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March and April (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Watha, NC

Average rainfall in December - Watha, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Watha, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Watha, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Watha, NC

Average snowfall in December - Watha, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Watha, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Watha, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Watha, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Watha, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Watha, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Watha, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Watha, NC

Average UV index in December - Watha, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Watha, NC

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

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

Average visibility in December
Watha, NC

Average visibility in December - Watha, 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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