December weather forecast
Fairmont, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Fairmont, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.6°F (4.8°C) and 55.2°F (12.9°C).

Temperature

In Fairmont, the beginning of December is marked by a marginally lowered average high-temperature, shifting from November's comfortable 62.1°F (16.7°C) to a fresh 55.2°F (12.9°C). In December, the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Fairmont, North Carolina, is 76%.

Rainfall

In Fairmont, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 3.27" (83mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Fairmont, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.2 days and collects up to 34.57" (878mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Fairmont. December is the first month it typically snows in Fairmont, North Carolina. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Fairmont, there are 2.1 snowfall days, and 1.85" (47mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

In Fairmont, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Fairmont in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Fairmont, is 55.2°F (12.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 40.6°F (4.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Fairmont?

The average relative humidity in December in Fairmont is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Fairmont?

In Fairmont, North Carolina, in December, during 11.4 rainfall days, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Fairmont?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fairmont?

December has the shortest days of the year in Fairmont, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Fairmont have in December?

In Fairmont, the average day length in December is 9h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Fairmont?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fairmont, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Fairmont?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Fairmont have in December?

In Fairmont, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

How high is the UV index in December in Fairmont?

In Fairmont, North Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Fairmont, NC

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36°F).

Average pressure in December
Fairmont, NC

Average pressure in December - Fairmont, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Fairmont, NC

Average wind speed in December - Fairmont, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Fairmont, NC

Average humidity in December - Fairmont, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Fairmont, NC

Average rainfall in December - Fairmont, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Fairmont, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Fairmont, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fairmont, NC

Average snowfall in December - Fairmont, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fairmont, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Fairmont, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fairmont, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Fairmont, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Fairmont, NC

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Fairmont, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Fairmont, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Fairmont, NC

Average visibility in December - Fairmont, NC
  • 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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