December weather forecast
Faisons, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Faisons, is still a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and an average high of 52.2°F (11.2°C).

Temperature

December's onset corresponds with a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, slightly moving from a refreshing 58.8°F (14.9°C) in November to a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C). Faisons experiences a mean low-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C) during December.

Humidity

In Faisons, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Faisons, in December, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Faisons, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.4 days and collects up to 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 5.6 snowfall days, and 3.43" (87mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Faisons in December?

In Faisons, in December, the average high-temperature is 52.2°F (11.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 37.9°F (3.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Faisons, during December, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 43min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Faisons, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Faisons, NC

Average temperature in December - Faisons, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32°F).

Average pressure in December
Faisons, NC

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

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

Average wind speed in December
Faisons, NC

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Faisons, NC

Average humidity in December - Faisons, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, April and November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Faisons, NC

Average rainfall in December - Faisons, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Faisons, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Faisons, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Faisons, NC

Average snowfall in December - Faisons, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Faisons, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Faisons, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.3 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
Faisons, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Faisons, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Faisons, NC

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

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Faisons, NC

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Faisons, NC

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

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

Average visibility in December
Faisons, NC

Average visibility in December - Faisons, 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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