December weather forecast
Fayetteville, GA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Fayetteville, Georgia, with an average temperature ranging between max 55.2°F (12.9°C) and min 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Temperature

December indicates a minor shift in the average high-temperature, from November's comfortable 61.7°F (16.5°C) to a cool 55.2°F (12.9°C). Throughout the December nights, Fayetteville encounters a low-temperature of 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Fayetteville, in December, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 3.82" (97mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 180.5 rainfall days, and 40.12" (1019mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Fayetteville, during December, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.1 snowfall days, and 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 55.2°F (12.9°C) and 40.3°F (4.6°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 78%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Fayetteville, in December, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 3.82" (97mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Fayetteville?

In Fayetteville, in December, snow falls for 0.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Fayetteville have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Fayetteville is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Fayetteville, GA

Average temperature in December - Fayetteville, GA
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Fayetteville, GA

Average pressure in December - Fayetteville, GA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Fayetteville, GA

Average wind speed in December - Fayetteville, GA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Fayetteville, GA

Average humidity in December - Fayetteville, GA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Fayetteville, GA

Average rainfall in December - Fayetteville, GA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.82"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.96").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Fayetteville, GA

Average rainfall days in December - Fayetteville, GA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fayetteville, GA

Average snowfall in December - Fayetteville, GA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fayetteville, GA

Average snowfall days in December - Fayetteville, GA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.1 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
Fayetteville, GA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fayetteville, GA
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fayetteville, GA

Average sunshine days in December - Fayetteville, GA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Fayetteville, GA

Average UV index in December - Fayetteville, GA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Fayetteville, GA

Average cloud cover in December - Fayetteville, GA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Fayetteville, GA

Average visibility in December - Fayetteville, GA
  • 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).

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