December weather forecastForest Oaks, NC
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Forest Oaks, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 50.7°F (10.4°C) and 36.1°F (2.3°C).Temperature
In the transition to December, Forest Oaks observes a minor drop in the average high-temperature, shifting from a refreshing 58.1°F (14.5°C) in November to a fresh 50.7°F (10.4°C). In Forest Oaks, the average temperature during the nights of December drops to a wintry 36.1°F (2.3°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.Rainfall
In Forest Oaks, in December, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Forest Oaks, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.9 days and collects up to 30.35" (771mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 0.7 days. Throughout December, 1.77" (45mm) of snow is accumulated. In Forest Oaks, during the entire year, snow falls for 7.2 days and aggregates up to 6.57" (167mm) of snow.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 7:11 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.
Sunshine
January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least 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 vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Forest Oaks, NC
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min
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 30min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
