December weather forecastWake Forest, NC
December
Weather in December
December signals the start of the winter season in Wake Forest, North Carolina. The temperatures continue to fall, transitioning from the cooler November to the chilliest month of January. An interesting weather pattern in December is the occurrence of snow, with an average snowfall of 0.71" (18mm). This month stands as a picturesque period in Wake Forest, with the beauty of the city enhanced by the wintry weather. As December folds, the citizens prepare themselves for the colder climates of January.Temperature
Wake Forest experiences a moderate temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting a bit from a mild 58.6°F (14.8°C) in November to a cool 52.2°F (11.2°C). December's average low-temperature reading in Wake Forest settles at a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C).Humidity
The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.Rainfall
In Wake Forest, in December, during 10.6 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Wake Forest, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.2 days and collects up to 31.65" (804mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, in Wake Forest, it is snowing for 1 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 6.6 snowfall days, and 4.45" (113mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.3h 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Wake Forest, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 52.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 37.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Wake Forest, NC
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Wake Forest, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Wake Forest, NC
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Wake Forest, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 2.44"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.13").
Average rainfall days in December
Wake Forest, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Wake Forest, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 0.71"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Wake Forest, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 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
Wake Forest, 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 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Wake Forest, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Wake Forest, NC
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Wake Forest, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Wake Forest, 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).
