December weather forecast
Foxfire, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Foxfire, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 53.4°F (11.9°C) and an average low of 38.1°F (3.4°C).

Temperature

The onset of December aligns with a soft reduction in the average high-temperature, gently falling from a moderate 60.1°F (15.6°C) in November to a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 38.1°F (3.4°C) in December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Foxfire, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.1 days and collects up to 30.47" (774mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Foxfire. In December, it is snowing for 0.3 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Foxfire, there are 4.1 snowfall days, and 2.99" (76mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Foxfire, North Carolina, 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 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

In Foxfire, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in December translates into this advice:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 53.4°F (11.9°C) and a low-temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Foxfire, during December, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 0.3 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Foxfire have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Foxfire have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Foxfire, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Foxfire, NC

Average temperature in December - Foxfire, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Foxfire, NC

Average pressure in December - Foxfire, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Foxfire, NC

Average wind speed in December - Foxfire, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Foxfire, NC

Average humidity in December - Foxfire, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Foxfire, NC

Average rainfall in December - Foxfire, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Foxfire, NC

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Foxfire, NC

Average snowfall in December - Foxfire, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Foxfire, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.5 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
Foxfire, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Foxfire, 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 months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Foxfire, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Foxfire, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Foxfire, NC

Average UV index in December - Foxfire, 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
Foxfire, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Foxfire, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Foxfire, NC

Average visibility in December - Foxfire, 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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