December weather forecastFranklin, NC
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Franklin, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.9°F (0.5°C) and an average high of 47.5°F (8.6°C).Temperature
A modest decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a cool 54.9°F (12.7°C) in November to a chilly 47.5°F (8.6°C). Throughout December, Franklin anticipates an average low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C).Humidity
December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 81%.Rainfall
In Franklin, in December, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 4.76" (121mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 203.1 rainfall days, and 47.4" (1204mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Franklin is December, when snow falls for 3.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) 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, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Franklin, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 47.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Franklin, NC
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Franklin, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Franklin, NC
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Franklin, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 4.76"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (3.07").
Average rainfall days in December
Franklin, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Franklin, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 3.23"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Franklin, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Franklin, 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 12min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Franklin, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Franklin, NC
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Franklin, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Franklin, NC
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
