Rutherfordton Weather in December

What's the weather like in Rutherfordton (North Carolina) in December 2024?

The climate in Rutherfordton during December can be summarized as cool and damp.

December is in the winter in Rutherfordton and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

Rutherfordton weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 11.7°C 53.1°F
Nightly temperature -0.1°C 31.8°F
Average temperature 5.8°C 42.4°F
Daily sunshine 5.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 104 mm 4.1 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 14.9°C 58.9°F
Humidity 70%
Windspeed 13kph 8 mph

On average December is the 4th driest month of the year in Rutherfordton with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Rutherfordton

Rutherfordton average temperature in December

December rainfall

Rutherfordton average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Rutherfordton average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Rutherfordton in December 2024.

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Rutherfordton weather stats

Rutherfordton weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31.1°C 88°F
Driest month: April 97mm 3.8ins
Sunniest month: April 9.3hrs
Coldest month: January 9.8°C 49.6°F
Wettest month: March 136mm 5.4ins
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