December weather forecast
Forest Oaks, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Forest Oaks, is still a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.1°F (2.3°C) and 50.7°F (10.4°C).

Temperature

As November shifts into December, a minor alteration in temperatures is observed, with average highs reducing from a refreshing 58.1°F (14.5°C) to a fresh 50.7°F (10.4°C). Forest Oaks records an average low of 36.1°F (2.3°C) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Forest Oaks, in December, during 10.2 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 155.9 rainfall days, and 30.35" (771mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Forest Oaks, during December, snow falls for 0.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of snow. In Forest Oaks, North Carolina, during the entire year, snow falls for 7.2 days and aggregates up to 6.57" (167mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Forest Oaks, North Carolina.
On the first day of December in Forest Oaks, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Forest Oaks in December?

During December, Forest Oaks experiences an average high-temperature of 50.7°F (10.4°C) and a low-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Forest Oaks?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Forest Oaks?

The average relative humidity in December in Forest Oaks is 76%.

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

In Forest Oaks, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.

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

In Forest Oaks, North Carolina, during December, snow falls for 0.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

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

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

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

In December, the average day length in Forest Oaks is 9h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Forest Oaks?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

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

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

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

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Forest Oaks?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Forest Oaks is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Forest Oaks, NC

Average temperature in December - Forest Oaks, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Forest Oaks, NC

Average pressure in December - Forest Oaks, 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 (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Forest Oaks, NC

Average wind speed in December - Forest Oaks, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Forest Oaks, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Forest Oaks, NC

Average rainfall in December - Forest Oaks, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.81").

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Average rainfall days in December
Forest Oaks, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Forest Oaks, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Forest Oaks, NC

Average snowfall in December - Forest Oaks, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.77"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
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 Oaks, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Forest Oaks, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.7 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 Oaks, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Forest Oaks, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
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 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Forest Oaks, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Forest Oaks, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Forest Oaks, NC

Average UV index in December - Forest Oaks, 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 Oaks, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Forest Oaks, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

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

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Average visibility in December
Forest Oaks, NC

Average visibility in December - Forest Oaks, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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