December weather forecast
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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Durham, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 48.7°F (9.3°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

In Durham, the month of December registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 48.7°F (9.3°C) at the peak and 31.1°F (-0.5°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 57%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 2.8 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 89.4 rainfall days, and 15.24" (387mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 2 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of snow is accumulated. In Durham, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.9 days and aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of snow.

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 7:32 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:36 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

The coldest month is December, with an average high-temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

What is the temperature in December?

In Durham, in December, the average high-temperature is 48.7°F (9.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 57%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Durham is 57%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Durham, in December, during 2.8 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Durham, during December, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Durham have in December?

In Durham, the average day length in December is 9h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, in Durham, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:36 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Durham?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Durham have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Durham?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Durham, OK

Average temperature in December - Durham, OK
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.7°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Durham, OK
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Durham, OK
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (14.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and August (10.7mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Durham, OK
  • Average humidity in December: 57%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (57%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (49%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Durham, OK
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Durham, OK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (12.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Durham, OK
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Durham, OK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Durham, OK
  • 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: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Durham, OK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 26.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (27 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Durham, OK
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Durham, OK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 27).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Durham, OK
  • 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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