December weather forecastFayetteville, NC
December
Weather in December
In Fayetteville, December ushers in the winter season with steadily decreasing temperatures. This month also marks the return of light snowfall after remaining absent since February with a slim average of 0.31" (8mm). Daylight hours shrink as the Northern Hemisphere tilts away from the Sun. However, despite the incoming winter chill, the city remains lively. December, with its festive spirit, provides a befitting end to the weather calendar in Fayetteville.Temperature
The start of December signals a gentle decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a mild 60.6°F (15.9°C) in November to a cool 54.7°F (12.6°C). Fayetteville records a mean low-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) in December.Humidity
In Fayetteville, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.Rainfall
In Fayetteville, North Carolina, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 160.2 rainfall days, and 31.73" (806mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Fayetteville, in December, during 0.2 snowfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 3 snowfall days, and 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Fayetteville is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year in Fayetteville, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in December leads to these guidelines:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Fayetteville, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 54.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 39.7°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).
Average pressure in December
Fayetteville, NC
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Fayetteville, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Fayetteville, NC
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and September (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Fayetteville, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 2.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.89").
Average rainfall days in December
Fayetteville, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are June, July and August (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Fayetteville, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 0.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Fayetteville, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.2 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
Fayetteville, NC
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min
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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Fayetteville, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Fayetteville, 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
Fayetteville, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and October (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Fayetteville, 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).
