December weather forecast
Fayetteville, NC

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A sign of an ancient design of this stone house located in Hay Street in Fayetteville, North Carolina
A sign of an ancient design of this stone house located in Hay Street in Fayetteville, North Carolina

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 onset of December brings a small shift in high-temperatures, falling from a refreshing 60.6°F (15.9°C) in November to a cool 54.7°F (12.6°C). In Fayetteville, an average low-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) is recorded during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Fayetteville 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

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Fayetteville. 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

December has the shortest days of the year, 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, in Fayetteville, 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

In Fayetteville, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Fayetteville?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Fayetteville, is 54.7°F (12.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 39.7°F (4.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Fayetteville?

In Fayetteville, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in Fayetteville in December?

In Fayetteville, North Carolina, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Fayetteville in December?

In December, it is snowing for 0.2 days. Throughout December, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fayetteville?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Fayetteville?

The average day length in December in Fayetteville is 9h and 51min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Fayetteville?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Fayetteville?

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

How long on average sun shines in December in Fayetteville?

In Fayetteville, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Fayetteville?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fayetteville, NC

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).

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Average pressure in December
Fayetteville, NC

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Fayetteville, NC

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).

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Average humidity in December
Fayetteville, NC

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Fayetteville, NC

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Fayetteville, NC

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Fayetteville, NC

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Fayetteville, NC

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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fayetteville, 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 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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Fayetteville, NC

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).

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Average UV index in December
Fayetteville, NC

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Fayetteville, NC

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).

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Average visibility in December
Fayetteville, NC

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).

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