December weather forecastPisgah Forest, NC
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Pisgah Forest, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 49.5°F (9.7°C) and an average low of 34.7°F (1.5°C).Temperature
In December, the average high-temperature marginally drops from a refreshing 56.3°F (13.5°C) in November to a chilly 49.5°F (9.7°C). During the nights in December, Pisgah Forest experiences a consistent average temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 12.1 days and typically aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 1.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.57" (116mm) 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 7:21 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Pisgah Forest, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 49.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 34.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Pisgah Forest, 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
Pisgah Forest, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 5.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Pisgah Forest, NC
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Pisgah Forest, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 4.53"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").
Average rainfall days in December
Pisgah Forest, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Pisgah Forest, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 4.57"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Pisgah Forest, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.4 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
Pisgah Forest, 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 42min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Pisgah Forest, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Pisgah Forest, NC
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Pisgah Forest, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Pisgah Forest, NC
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, June, July, August, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March, April, May, September and December (5mi).
