December weather forecastWentworth, NC

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Wentworth, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 49.8°F (9.9°C) and 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a refreshing 57.2°F (14°C) in November to a chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C). During December, Wentworth witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In Wentworth, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Wentworth, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.6 days and collects up to 28.78" (731mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.2 days and accumulates 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

In Wentworth, in December, the average high-temperature is 49.8°F (9.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 35.2°F (1.8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are most humid months.

In Wentworth, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

In Wentworth, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation.

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.2 days and accumulates 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

In Wentworth, during December, snow falls for 1.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In Wentworth, the average day length in December is 9h and 44min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Wentworth.

In Wentworth, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Wentworth, NC

  • Average high temperature in December: 49.8°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 (45.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Wentworth, 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
Wentworth, NC

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Wentworth, NC

  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Wentworth, NC

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Wentworth, NC

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wentworth, NC

  • Average snowfall in December: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Wentworth, NC

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.2 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, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wentworth, NC

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Wentworth, 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
Wentworth, NC

  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

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 29).

Average visibility in December
Wentworth, 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).