December weather forecast
Fairfield, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Fairfield, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 40.8°F (4.9°C) and an average high of 55.2°F (12.9°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Fairfield's climate undergoes a slight change as the average high-temperature moves from a refreshing 61.7°F (16.5°C) in November to a cool 55.2°F (12.9°C). In December, the nighttime temperature in Fairfield lowers to an average of 40.8°F (4.9°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 80%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In December, in Fairfield, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout December, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Fairfield, there are 172.2 rainfall days, and 36.81" (935mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Fairfield, during December, snow falls for 0.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Fairfield, there are 3.3 snowfall days, and 1.57" (40mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Fairfield is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Fairfield. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Fairfield in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Fairfield, is 55.2°F (12.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 40.8°F (4.9°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month in Fairfield?

The most humid month in Fairfield is December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December in Fairfield?

In December, the average relative humidity in Fairfield is 80%.

How much does it rain in Fairfield in December?

In Fairfield, North Carolina, in December, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 3.07" (78mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Fairfield?

In Fairfield, in December, snow falls for 0.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fairfield?

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

How many hours of daylight does Fairfield have in December?

In Fairfield, North Carolina, the average day length in December is 9h and 48min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Fairfield?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fairfield, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Fairfield?

January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Fairfield.

How many hours of sunshine does Fairfield have in December?

In Fairfield, North Carolina, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Fairfield?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Fairfield, North Carolina.

What is the UV index reading in December in Fairfield?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fairfield, NC

Average temperature in December - Fairfield, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Fairfield, NC

Average pressure in December - Fairfield, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Fairfield, NC

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Fairfield, NC

Average humidity in December - Fairfield, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Fairfield, NC

Average rainfall in December - Fairfield, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.13").

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Average rainfall days in December
Fairfield, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Fairfield, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Fairfield, NC

Average snowfall in December - Fairfield, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Fairfield, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fairfield, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Fairfield, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Fairfield, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Fairfield, NC

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Fairfield, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Fairfield, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Fairfield, NC

Average visibility in December - Fairfield, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).

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