December weather forecast
Forest City, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Forest City, is still a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 51.4°F (10.8°C) and an average low of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

December implies a soft temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's moderate 58.5°F (14.7°C) to a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C). Forest City's nights in December experience an average temperature drop to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 138 rainfall days, and 17.91" (455mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Forest City, North Carolina, are January through March, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.5 days and accumulates 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 51.4°F (10.8°C) and a low-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Forest City, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Forest City, in December, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 0.5 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Forest City have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine in Forest City, North Carolina, is December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Forest City, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Forest City, NC

Average temperature in December - Forest City, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Forest City, NC

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

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

Average wind speed in December
Forest City, NC

Average wind speed in December - Forest City, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Forest City, NC

Average humidity in December - Forest City, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Forest City, NC

Average rainfall in December - Forest City, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.98").

Average rainfall days in December
Forest City, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Forest City, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Forest City, NC

Average snowfall in December - Forest City, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Forest City, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Forest City, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 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
Forest City, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Forest City, 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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Forest City, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Forest City, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Forest City, NC

Average UV index in December - Forest City, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Forest City, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Forest City, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Forest City, NC

Average visibility in December - Forest City, 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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