Afternoon Outlook: Sunshine Continues, Very Dry Air Remains in Place

Sunshine continues across the Piedmont this afternoon, with temperatures settling into the lower 50s. While conditions look calm and pleasant, very low humidity remains the dominant feature, keeping the air feeling dry and crisp. Winds stay light through the afternoon before slowly turning southerly tonight as clouds increase.

Rowan County

Current Conditions (Afternoon):

• Temperature: 51°F (11°C)

• Humidity: 20%

• Wind: Calm

• Dewpoint: 12°F (-11°C)

• Visibility: 10 miles

• Barometer: 30.49 in

This Afternoon:
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52°. Light southeast wind.

Tonight:
Increasing clouds, with a low around 34°. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

Afternoon Notes:
Humidity remains unusually low for December, which continues to dry out vegetation despite calm winds.

Davie County

Current Conditions (Afternoon):

• Temperature: 52°F (11°C)

• Humidity: 18%

• Wind: Southwest at 5 mph

• Dewpoint: 9°F (-13°C)

• Wind Chill: 51°F (11°C)

• Visibility: 10 miles

• Barometer: 30.50 in

This Afternoon:
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51°. Light south-southeast wind.

Tonight:
Increasing clouds, with a low around 34°. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph after midnight.

Afternoon Notes:
Davie County continues to experience the driest air in the region this afternoon, with humidity dipping below 20 percent.

Davidson County

Current Conditions (Afternoon):

• Temperature: 52°F (11°C)

• Humidity: 18%

• Wind: Southwest at 5 mph

• Dewpoint: 9°F (-13°C)

• Wind Chill: 51°F (11°C)

• Visibility: 10 miles

• Barometer: 30.50 in

This Afternoon:
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51°. Light southeast wind.

Tonight:
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33°. Light and variable wind.

Afternoon Notes:
Dry air remains firmly in place through sunset, with cloud cover increasing later tonight but no rain expected.

Looking Ahead

• Sunshine holds through the remainder of the afternoon

• Clouds increase overnight as winds turn southerly

• Dry weather continues

• A warming trend begins Tuesday and builds toward Christmas