December weather forecast
Zionville, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Zionville, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 45.1°F (7.3°C) and min 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Temperature

The transition to December results in a modest reduction in average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C) in November to a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C). Nighttime temperature experiences an average drop to a subzero cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C) in December.

Humidity

February, May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Zionville, in December, during 12.1 rainfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Zionville, there are 180.6 rainfall days, and 34.88" (886mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 6.5 days and typically aggregates up to 7.91" (201mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Zionville?

In December, in Zionville, the average high-temperature is 45.1°F (7.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.3°F (-0.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the most humid months?

February, May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Zionville, in December, during 12.1 rainfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 6.5 days and typically aggregates up to 7.91" (201mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Zionville, during December, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.91" (201mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Zionville, North Carolina, the average day length in December is 9h and 44min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

What is the month 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?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Zionville is 5.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Zionville?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Zionville, NC

Average temperature in December - Zionville, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Zionville, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Zionville, NC

Average wind speed in December - Zionville, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Zionville, NC

Average humidity in December - Zionville, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

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

Average rainfall in December
Zionville, NC

Average rainfall in December - Zionville, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Zionville, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Zionville, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Zionville, NC

Average snowfall in December - Zionville, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (7.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Zionville, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Zionville, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Zionville, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Zionville, 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 months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Zionville, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Zionville, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and May (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Zionville, NC

Average UV index in December - Zionville, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Zionville, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Zionville, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Zionville, NC

Average visibility in December - Zionville, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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