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Gastonia weather in December (North Carolina, United States of America)

Curious about the climate in Gastonia this December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Gastonia generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 13°C. At night, it falls to around 2°C.

Precipitation

Gastonia in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. Since this month has the highest rainfall, keep an umbrella with you to handle sudden showers. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 170 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Gastonia. April, May, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, December tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Gastonia climate page with graphs.

 

Gastonia, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 121 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 67% *  
SunshineSunshine 170 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 55% *  
* Data from: Charlotte, the United States of America (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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