December weather forecast
Statesville, NC

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Weather in December

Bidding farewell to the year, December in Statesville once more witnesses lower temperatures, with lows down to 36.1°F (2.3°C) and occasional snowfall of up to 2.2" (56mm) over 1.1 days. Despite the icy weather, the holiday season's spirit brightens up the otherwise cloudy and short daylight hours. With the onset of winter, the residents prepare for frosty mornings and chilly evenings. Even as cold winds pick up, making it less ideal for outdoor activities, the anticipation of the holiday season energies the air. The UV index drops to 2, further reducing the risk of sunburn.

Temperature

The shift from November to December includes a small decrease in the average high-temperature, from a moderate 57.4°F (14.1°C) to a cool 50.5°F (10.3°C). Statesville experiences a steady low-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C) throughout December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In Statesville, during December, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation. In Statesville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.9 days and collects up to 32.76" (832mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.1 days and accumulates 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

Statesville in December has an average high-temperature of 50.5°F (10.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months?

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are most humid months in Statesville.

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Statesville, in December, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 3.27" (83mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 1.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Statesville, in December, snow falls for 1.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.2" (56mm) 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 Statesville have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Statesville have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Statesville, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Statesville, NC

Average temperature in December - Statesville, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Statesville, NC

Average pressure in December - Statesville, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Statesville, NC

Average wind speed in December - Statesville, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Statesville, NC

Average humidity in December - Statesville, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Statesville, NC

Average rainfall in December - Statesville, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Statesville, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Statesville, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Statesville, NC

Average snowfall in December - Statesville, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Statesville, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Statesville, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • 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 December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Statesville, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Statesville, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Statesville, NC

Average UV index in December - Statesville, NC
  • 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, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Statesville, NC

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Statesville, NC

Average visibility in December - Statesville, 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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