December weather forecast
Montreat, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Montreat, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 48°F (8.9°C) and min 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a soft drop in the average high-temperature, subtly decreasing from November's cool 54.9°F (12.7°C) to a frosty 48°F (8.9°C). An average low-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C) is noted during the nights in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Montreat is 77%.

Rainfall

The wettest months are April and December, with an average 3.07" (78mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 1.7 days and typically aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) 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 7:20 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Montreat. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Montreat in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 48°F (8.9°C) and a low-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Montreat?

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

What is the wettest month in Montreat?

The wettest months in Montreat are April and December, with an average 3.07" (78mm) of rainfall.

How much does it rain in Montreat in December?

In Montreat, North Carolina, during December, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Montreat?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Montreat. Snow falls for 1.7 days and accumulates 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Montreat in December?

In Montreat, North Carolina, during December, snow falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Montreat?

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

How many hours of daylight does Montreat have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Montreat?

On the first day of December in Montreat, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Montreat?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Montreat have in December?

In Montreat, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Montreat?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Montreat?

In Montreat, 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
Montreat, NC

Average temperature in December - Montreat, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 48°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Montreat, NC

Average pressure in December - Montreat, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Montreat, NC

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Montreat, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Montreat, NC

Average rainfall in December - Montreat, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in December
Montreat, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Montreat, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Montreat, NC

Average snowfall in December - Montreat, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.37"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Montreat, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Montreat, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Montreat, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Montreat, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Montreat, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Montreat, NC

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

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Montreat, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Montreat, 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 30).

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Average visibility in December
Montreat, NC

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

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

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