December weather forecast
Whitakers, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Whitakers, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.9°F (3.3°C) and 52.2°F (11.2°C).

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a refreshing 58.6°F (14.8°C) in November to a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C). In Whitakers, the average low-temperature during the month of December is a wintry 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Whitakers, in December, during 10.9 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Whitakers, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.1 days and collects up to 32.13" (816mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Whitakers, there are 5.3 snowfall days, and 2.99" (76mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Whitakers is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Whitakers, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature, in December, in Whitakers, records 52.2°F (11.2°C), while the low-temperature is 37.9°F (3.3°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Whitakers is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Whitakers, during December, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) 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 Whitakers have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 45min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Whitakers have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Whitakers?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Whitakers is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Whitakers, NC

Average temperature in December - Whitakers, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Whitakers, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Whitakers, NC

Average wind speed in December - Whitakers, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Whitakers, NC

Average humidity in December - Whitakers, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Whitakers, NC

Average rainfall in December - Whitakers, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Whitakers, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Whitakers, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Whitakers, NC

Average snowfall in December - Whitakers, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Whitakers, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Whitakers, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 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
Whitakers, NC

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

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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Whitakers, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Whitakers, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Whitakers, NC

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Whitakers, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Whitakers, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Whitakers, NC

Average visibility in December - Whitakers, 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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