December weather forecast
Forest City, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Forest City, is also a fresh month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 51.4°F (10.8°C) and an average low of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

As November transitions into December, Forest City sees a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a refreshing 58.5°F (14.7°C) to a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C). December nights in Forest City experience a consistent temperature drop to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 76%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Forest City, in December, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Forest City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138 days and collects up to 17.91" (455mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) 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 in Forest City, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Forest City. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Forest City?

In Forest City, in December, the average high-temperature is 51.4°F (10.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 36.5°F (2.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month in Forest City?

The most humid month in Forest City, North Carolina, is December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in December in Forest City?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Forest City?

In Forest City, in December, during 9.4 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Forest City?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.5 days and accumulates 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Forest City?

In Forest City, during December, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Forest City?

The month with the shortest days in Forest City, North Carolina, is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Forest City have in December?

In Forest City, the average day length in December is 9h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Forest City?

On the first day of December in Forest City, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Forest City?

With an average of 5.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Forest City have in December?

In Forest City, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Forest City?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Forest City?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Forest City, NC

Average temperature in December - Forest City, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Forest City, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Forest City, NC

Average wind speed in December - Forest City, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Forest City, NC

Average humidity in December - Forest City, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Forest City, NC

Average rainfall in December - Forest City, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.98").

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Average rainfall days in December
Forest City, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Forest City, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Forest City, NC

Average snowfall in December - Forest City, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.18").
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
Forest City, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Forest City, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 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
Forest City, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Forest City, 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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Forest City, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Forest City, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Forest City, NC

Average UV index in December - Forest City, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Forest City, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Forest City, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Forest City, NC

Average visibility in December - Forest City, 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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