December weather forecast
Carrboro, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Carrboro, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between max 51.8°F (11°C) and min 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December indicates a gentle shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's refreshing 58.6°F (14.8°C) to a cool 51.8°F (11°C). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C) is experienced.

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Carrboro, in December, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Carrboro, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130 days and collects up to 14.21" (361mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 0.5 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated. In Carrboro, during the entire year, snow falls for 4 days and aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) 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 December in Carrboro, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:12 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 and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Carrboro in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Carrboro, North Carolina, during December are 51.8°F (11°C) and 37.2°F (2.9°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month in Carrboro?

With an average relative humidity of 77%, December is the most humid month in Carrboro.

What is the average humidity in December in Carrboro?

In December, the average relative humidity in Carrboro, North Carolina, is 77%.

How much does it rain in Carrboro in December?

In December, in Carrboro, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Carrboro?

In Carrboro, North Carolina, in December, during 0.5 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Carrboro?

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

How many hours of daylight does Carrboro have in December?

In December, the average day length in Carrboro is 9h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Carrboro?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Carrboro?

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Carrboro, North Carolina.

How long on average sun shines in December in Carrboro?

The average sunshine duration in December in Carrboro is 5.4h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Carrboro?

In Carrboro, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Carrboro, NC

Average temperature in December - Carrboro, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32°F).

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Average pressure in December
Carrboro, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Carrboro, NC

Average wind speed in December - Carrboro, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Carrboro, NC

Average humidity in December - Carrboro, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Carrboro, NC

Average rainfall in December - Carrboro, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (0.83").

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Average rainfall days in December
Carrboro, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Carrboro, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Carrboro, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Carrboro, NC

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

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

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Carrboro, NC
  • 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: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Carrboro, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Carrboro, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Carrboro, NC

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

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Carrboro, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Carrboro, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Carrboro, NC

Average visibility in December - Carrboro, 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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