December weather forecast
Fuquay Varina, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 38.3°F (3.5°C) and max 53.1°F (11.7°C).

Temperature

The advent of December brings a slight shift in average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 59.9°F (15.5°C) in November to a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C). December brings an average low-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) to Fuquay Varina.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In Fuquay Varina, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Fuquay Varina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.9 days and collects up to 31.57" (802mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Fuquay Varina are January through March, November and December. In Fuquay Varina, in December, snow falls for 0.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Fuquay Varina, there are 5 snowfall days, and 3.35" (85mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Fuquay Varina?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, during December are 53.1°F (11.7°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the most humid months in Fuquay Varina?

May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Fuquay Varina?

In December, the average relative humidity in Fuquay Varina is 76%.

How much does it rain in Fuquay Varina in December?

In Fuquay Varina, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Fuquay Varina?

In December, in Fuquay Varina, it is snowing for 0.5 days. Throughout December, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fuquay Varina?

December has the shortest days of the year in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Fuquay Varina?

In Fuquay Varina, the average day length in December is 9h and 48min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Fuquay Varina?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Fuquay Varina?

The months with the least sunshine in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, are January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Fuquay Varina have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Fuquay Varina?

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 Fuquay Varina?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fuquay Varina, NC

Average temperature in December - Fuquay Varina, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Fuquay Varina, NC

Average pressure in December - Fuquay Varina, 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
Fuquay Varina, NC

Average wind speed in December - Fuquay Varina, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Fuquay Varina, NC

Average humidity in December - Fuquay Varina, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April, June, July and November (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Fuquay Varina, NC

Average rainfall in December - Fuquay Varina, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Fuquay Varina, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Fuquay Varina, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fuquay Varina, NC

Average snowfall in December - Fuquay Varina, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fuquay Varina, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Fuquay Varina, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 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
Fuquay Varina, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fuquay Varina, 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
Fuquay Varina, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Fuquay Varina, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Fuquay Varina, NC

Average UV index in December - Fuquay Varina, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Fuquay Varina, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Fuquay Varina, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Fuquay Varina, NC

Average visibility in December - Fuquay Varina, 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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