December weather forecast
Fairfield, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Fairfield, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 55.2°F (12.9°C) and 40.8°F (4.9°C).

Temperature

Fairfield's progression into December involves a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, from a comfortable 61.7°F (16.5°C) in November to a cool 55.2°F (12.9°C). Throughout the month of December, Fairfield reports a steady low-temperature average of 40.8°F (4.9°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 80%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout December, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Fairfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.2 days and collects up to 36.81" (935mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Fairfield, in December, snow falls for 0.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.3 snowfall days, and 1.57" (40mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Fairfield, records 55.2°F (12.9°C), while the low-temperature is 40.8°F (4.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month?

December is the most humid month in Fairfield, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Fairfield, in December, during 11.1 rainfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Fairfield, in December, snow falls for 0.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 48min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Fairfield have in December?

In Fairfield, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fairfield, NC

Average temperature in December - Fairfield, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Fairfield, NC

Average pressure in December - Fairfield, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Fairfield, NC

Average wind speed in December - Fairfield, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Fairfield, NC

Average humidity in December - Fairfield, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Fairfield, NC

Average rainfall in December - Fairfield, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.13").

Average rainfall days in December
Fairfield, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Fairfield, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fairfield, NC

Average snowfall in December - Fairfield, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fairfield, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Fairfield, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fairfield, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fairfield, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Fairfield, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Fairfield, NC

Average UV index in December - Fairfield, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
Fairfield, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Fairfield, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Fairfield, NC

Average visibility in December - Fairfield, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).

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