December weather forecast
West End, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in West End, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 38.1°F (3.4°C) and 53.4°F (11.9°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December brings a minor change in the average high-temperature, shifting from a moderate 60.1°F (15.6°C) in November to a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C). Throughout December, West End experiences a low-temperature average of 38.1°F (3.4°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In West End, during December, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 159.1 rainfall days, and 30.47" (774mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in West End. In December, it is snowing for 0.3 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 4.1 snowfall days, and 2.99" (76mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, in West End, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in West End is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 53.4°F (11.9°C) and 38.1°F (3.4°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In West End, in December, during 11.4 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 0.3 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in West End is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In West End, the average day length in December is 9h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:16 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 long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
West End, NC

Average temperature in December - West End, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).

Average pressure in December
West End, NC

Average pressure in December - West End, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
West End, NC

Average wind speed in December - West End, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
West End, NC

Average humidity in December - West End, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in December
West End, NC

Average rainfall in December - West End, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
West End, NC

Average rainfall days in December - West End, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
West End, NC

Average snowfall in December - West End, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
West End, NC

Average snowfall days in December - West End, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.5 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
West End, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - West End, 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: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
West End, NC

Average sunshine days in December - West End, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
West End, NC

Average UV index in December - West End, 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
West End, NC

Average cloud cover in December - West End, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
West End, NC

Average visibility in December - West End, 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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