December weather forecast
Franklin, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Franklin, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.9°F (0.5°C) and an average high of 47.5°F (8.6°C).

Temperature

A modest decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a cool 54.9°F (12.7°C) in November to a chilly 47.5°F (8.6°C). Throughout December, Franklin anticipates an average low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Franklin, in December, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 4.76" (121mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 203.1 rainfall days, and 47.4" (1204mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Franklin is December, when snow falls for 3.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Franklin in December?

During December, Franklin experiences an average high-temperature of 47.5°F (8.6°C) and a low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Franklin?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Franklin is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Franklin, in December, during 13.7 rainfall days, 4.76" (121mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 3.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Franklin, in December, during 3.2 snowfall days, 3.23" (82mm) of snow is typically 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Franklin?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, in Franklin, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Franklin have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Franklin, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 47.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Franklin, NC

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Franklin, NC

Average wind speed in December - Franklin, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Franklin, NC

Average humidity in December - Franklin, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Franklin, NC

Average rainfall in December - Franklin, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (3.07").

Average rainfall days in December
Franklin, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Franklin, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Franklin, NC

Average snowfall in December - Franklin, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.23"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Franklin, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Franklin, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Franklin, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Franklin, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Franklin, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Franklin, NC

Average UV index in December - Franklin, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Franklin, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Franklin, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Franklin, NC

Average visibility in December - Franklin, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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