December weather forecast
Fearrington, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Fearrington, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 52.3°F (11.3°C) and 37.4°F (3°C).

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a soft drop in the average high-temperature, subtly decreasing from November's mild 59.4°F (15.2°C) to a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C). During the nights in December, Fearrington experiences a consistent average temperature of 37.4°F (3°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 77%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In December, in Fearrington, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Fearrington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.8 days and collects up to 31.02" (788mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Fearrington, during December, snow falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 5.7 snowfall days, and 4.17" (106mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Fearrington, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in December translates into this advice:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Fearrington, is 52.3°F (11.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 37.4°F (3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Fearrington, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Fearrington, in December, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 0.8 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fearrington?

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Fearrington.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Fearrington, the average day length in December is 9h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Fearrington have in December?

In Fearrington, North Carolina, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Fearrington, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fearrington, NC

Average temperature in December - Fearrington, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.3°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 (48°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Fearrington, NC

Average pressure in December - Fearrington, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Fearrington, NC

Average wind speed in December - Fearrington, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Fearrington, NC

Average humidity in December - Fearrington, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Fearrington, NC

Average rainfall in December - Fearrington, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Fearrington, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Fearrington, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fearrington, NC

Average snowfall in December - Fearrington, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fearrington, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Fearrington, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.1 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
Fearrington, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fearrington, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fearrington, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Fearrington, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (11.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Fearrington, NC

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Fearrington, NC

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Fearrington, NC

Average visibility in December - Fearrington, 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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