December weather forecast
Mount Holly, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mount Holly, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 36.9°F (2.7°C) and 47.1°F (8.4°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Mount Holly experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature gently receding from a fresh 55°F (12.8°C) in November to a chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C). Throughout December, the temperature falls to an average low of 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Humidity

In Mount Holly, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Mount Holly, during December, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation. In Mount Holly, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.1 days and collects up to 17.83" (453mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Mount Holly, in December, during 1.8 snowfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 9 snowfall days, and 2.76" (70mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Mount Holly, the average sunshine in December is 5.3h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In Mount Holly, 47.1°F (8.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 36.9°F (2.7°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Mount Holly, during December, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Mount Holly, in December, during 1.8 snowfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mount Holly?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Mount Holly, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Mount Holly?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mount Holly, VA

Average temperature in December - Mount Holly, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 47.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Mount Holly, VA

Average pressure in December - Mount Holly, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Mount Holly, VA

Average wind speed in December - Mount Holly, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Mount Holly, VA

Average humidity in December - Mount Holly, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Mount Holly, VA

Average rainfall in December - Mount Holly, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.52").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.94").

Average rainfall days in December
Mount Holly, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Mount Holly, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mount Holly, VA

Average snowfall in December - Mount Holly, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mount Holly, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Mount Holly, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.8 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
Mount Holly, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mount Holly, VA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mount Holly, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Mount Holly, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Mount Holly, VA

Average UV index in December - Mount Holly, VA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Mount Holly, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Mount Holly, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Mount Holly, VA

Average visibility in December - Mount Holly, VA
  • 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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