December weather forecast
Winton, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Winton, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 37.9°F (3.3°C) and 52.2°F (11.2°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, the average high-temperature subtly recedes from November's mild 58.8°F (14.9°C) to a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C). During the month of December, the temperature falls to an average of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Humidity

In Winton, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Winton, during December, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation. In Winton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.4 days and collects up to 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Winton, North Carolina, are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Winton, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.6 days and aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.5h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Jun 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The high-temperature during December is 52.2°F (11.2°C) and the low-temperature is 37.9°F (3.3°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout December, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Winton have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Winton have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Winton, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Winton, NC

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°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°F).

Average pressure in December
Winton, NC

Average pressure in December - Winton, 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
Winton, NC

Average wind speed in December - Winton, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Winton, NC

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, April and November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Winton, NC

Average rainfall in December - Winton, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Winton, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Winton, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Winton, NC

Average snowfall in December - Winton, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Winton, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Winton, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Winton, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Winton, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Winton, NC

Average UV index in December - Winton, 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
Winton, NC

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Winton, NC

Average visibility in December - Winton, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).

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