Holly Springs weather in December
In December, Holly Springs sees average daytime highs of 54°F and overnight lows near 37°F, with 3.6 in of precipitation across 9.1 wet days and about 9.6 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 57°F in the first days to 52°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 38% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 9 h 48 min at the start of December to 9 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Holly Springs's 5th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Holly Springs's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 54°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 37°
- 3rd coldest
- Precipitation
- 3.6 in
- 9.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 9 h 36 min
- 7:24 AM – 4:59 PM
- Cloud cover
- 55%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 7 mph
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.26 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.4
- out of 10
Holly Springs is town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States.
- Density
- 743/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1800
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Highs ease over the month, from about 57°F in the first days to 52°F by the end.
A typical December day in Holly Springs reaches about 54°F in the afternoon and slips back to 37°F overnight — a 17°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 41°F and 67°F. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 8°F cooler than November and about 3°F warmer than January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 58 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 |
| Avg low (°F) | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 58 | 39 |
| 2 | 57 | 39 |
| 3 | 57 | 38 |
| 4 | 56 | 38 |
| 5 | 56 | 38 |
| 6 | 56 | 38 |
| 7 | 56 | 38 |
| 8 | 55 | 37 |
| 9 | 55 | 37 |
| 10 | 55 | 37 |
| 11 | 54 | 37 |
| 12 | 54 | 37 |
| 13 | 54 | 37 |
| 14 | 54 | 37 |
| 15 | 54 | 36 |
| 16 | 53 | 36 |
| 17 | 53 | 36 |
| 18 | 53 | 36 |
| 19 | 53 | 36 |
| 20 | 53 | 36 |
| 21 | 53 | 36 |
| 22 | 53 | 36 |
| 23 | 53 | 36 |
| 24 | 53 | 36 |
| 25 | 53 | 35 |
| 26 | 52 | 35 |
| 27 | 52 | 35 |
| 28 | 52 | 35 |
| 29 | 52 | 35 |
| 30 | 52 | 35 |
| 31 | 52 | 35 |
How December really feels in Holly Springs
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 22 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in December is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Holly Springs weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 11th-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51° / 34° | 3.7 | 9.3 | 1.2 | 9.9 | 2.7 |
| Feb | 55° / 36° | 3.2 | 9 | 1.3 | 10.7 | 3.4 |
| Mar | 62° / 42° | 4.1 | 10.4 | 0.5 | 11.7 | 5.4 |
| Apr | 72° / 51° | 3.5 | 9.1 | 0 | 12.9 | 6.8 |
| May | 79° / 60° | 3.5 | 10.4 | 0 | 13.9 | 6.6 |
| Jun | 86° / 68° | 4.1 | 12.1 | 0 | 14.4 | 4.8 |
| Jul | 89° / 72° | 4.6 | 15.2 | 0 | 14.2 | 3.7 |
| Aug | 87° / 70° | 4.4 | 12.4 | 0 | 13.3 | 4.5 |
| Sep | 81° / 64° | 4.7 | 10.2 | 0 | 12.2 | 6.3 |
| Oct | 72° / 53° | 3.1 | 7.2 | 0 | 11.1 | 7.2 |
| Nov | 62° / 42° | 3.3 | 7.7 | 0.1 | 10.1 | 5.7 |
| Dec | 54° / 37° | 3.6 | 9.1 | 0.6 | 9.6 | 3.4 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 38% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 49%.
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| Clearer (%) | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 49 |
| Cloudier (%) | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 51 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55 | 45 |
| 2 | 54 | 46 |
| 3 | 54 | 46 |
| 4 | 53 | 47 |
| 5 | 53 | 47 |
| 6 | 52 | 48 |
| 7 | 52 | 48 |
| 8 | 51 | 49 |
| 9 | 50 | 50 |
| 10 | 50 | 50 |
| 11 | 51 | 49 |
| 12 | 50 | 50 |
| 13 | 50 | 50 |
| 14 | 50 | 50 |
| 15 | 51 | 49 |
| 16 | 50 | 50 |
| 17 | 50 | 50 |
| 18 | 50 | 50 |
| 19 | 50 | 50 |
| 20 | 50 | 50 |
| 21 | 50 | 50 |
| 22 | 50 | 50 |
| 23 | 50 | 50 |
| 24 | 50 | 50 |
| 25 | 50 | 50 |
| 26 | 49 | 51 |
| 27 | 49 | 51 |
| 28 | 49 | 51 |
| 29 | 49 | 51 |
| 30 | 48 | 52 |
| 31 | 49 | 51 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Holly Springs gets around 3.6 in of rain and snow over 9.1 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 30% and peaks near 31% on the wettest days, and about 1 day brings snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Snow chance (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 1 |
| 2 | 28 | 1 |
| 3 | 28 | 1 |
| 4 | 28 | 1 |
| 5 | 28 | 1 |
| 6 | 28 | 2 |
| 7 | 29 | 2 |
| 8 | 29 | 2 |
| 9 | 29 | 2 |
| 10 | 30 | 2 |
| 11 | 30 | 2 |
| 12 | 30 | 2 |
| 13 | 31 | 2 |
| 14 | 31 | 2 |
| 15 | 31 | 2 |
| 16 | 31 | 2 |
| 17 | 31 | 2 |
| 18 | 31 | 2 |
| 19 | 31 | 2 |
| 20 | 31 | 2 |
| 21 | 31 | 2 |
| 22 | 31 | 2 |
| 23 | 31 | 2 |
| 24 | 31 | 2 |
| 25 | 31 | 2 |
| 26 | 30 | 2 |
| 27 | 30 | 2 |
| 28 | 30 | 2 |
| 29 | 30 | 2 |
| 30 | 30 | 3 |
| 31 | 30 | 3 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 93% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 89 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 |
| Comfortable (%) | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Humid (%) | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Muggy (%) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 89 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| 2 | 91 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 3 | 92 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 92 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 5 | 92 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 6 | 92 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 7 | 93 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 8 | 93 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 9 | 94 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 10 | 94 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 11 | 94 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 12 | 95 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 13 | 95 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | 95 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | 95 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | 95 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 17 | 96 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | 95 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | 94 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 20 | 94 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 21 | 94 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 22 | 94 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 23 | 94 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 24 | 94 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 25 | 93 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 26 | 93 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 27 | 93 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 28 | 93 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 29 | 93 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 30 | 92 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 31 | 92 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
Wind in December
Winds average 7 mph in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 7 mph on the calmest days to 7 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 9 h 48 min at the start of December to 9 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 7:12 AM to 7:30 AM, and sunset from 4:58 PM to 5:07 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.8 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:12 | 7:13 | 7:14 | 7:15 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:17 | 7:18 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:20 | 7:21 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:23 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:27 | 7:27 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:29 | 7:29 | 7:29 | 7:30 | 7:30 |
| Sunset (PM) | 4:58 | 4:58 | 4:58 | 4:58 | 4:58 | 4:58 | 4:58 | 4:58 | 4:58 | 4:58 | 4:58 | 4:58 | 4:59 | 4:59 | 4:59 | 4:59 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:04 | 5:04 | 5:05 | 5:06 | 5:06 | 5:07 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.8 | 7:12 | 4:58 |
| 2 | 9.7 | 7:13 | 4:58 |
| 3 | 9.7 | 7:14 | 4:58 |
| 4 | 9.7 | 7:15 | 4:58 |
| 5 | 9.7 | 7:16 | 4:58 |
| 6 | 9.7 | 7:16 | 4:58 |
| 7 | 9.7 | 7:17 | 4:58 |
| 8 | 9.7 | 7:18 | 4:58 |
| 9 | 9.7 | 7:19 | 4:58 |
| 10 | 9.6 | 7:19 | 4:58 |
| 11 | 9.6 | 7:20 | 4:58 |
| 12 | 9.6 | 7:21 | 4:58 |
| 13 | 9.6 | 7:22 | 4:59 |
| 14 | 9.6 | 7:22 | 4:59 |
| 15 | 9.6 | 7:23 | 4:59 |
| 16 | 9.6 | 7:24 | 4:59 |
| 17 | 9.6 | 7:24 | 5:00 |
| 18 | 9.6 | 7:25 | 5:00 |
| 19 | 9.6 | 7:25 | 5:01 |
| 20 | 9.6 | 7:26 | 5:01 |
| 21 | 9.6 | 7:26 | 5:01 |
| 22 | 9.6 | 7:27 | 5:02 |
| 23 | 9.6 | 7:27 | 5:02 |
| 24 | 9.6 | 7:28 | 5:03 |
| 25 | 9.6 | 7:28 | 5:03 |
| 26 | 9.6 | 7:28 | 5:04 |
| 27 | 9.6 | 7:29 | 5:04 |
| 28 | 9.6 | 7:29 | 5:05 |
| 29 | 9.6 | 7:29 | 5:06 |
| 30 | 9.6 | 7:30 | 5:06 |
| 31 | 9.6 | 7:30 | 5:07 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 2.26 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.26 kWh/m² to a high of 6.17 kWh/m² in June across the year — December's 2.26 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 2 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 3 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 4 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 5 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 6 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 7 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 8 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 9 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 10 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 11 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 12 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 20 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 21 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 22 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 23 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 24 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 25 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 26 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 27 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 28 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 29 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 30 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 31 | 2.3 | Moderate |
Is December a good time to visit Holly Springs?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Holly Springs.
What to pack for Holly Springs in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Holly Springs sees daytime highs around 54°F and nights near 37°F. Worth packing: a warm layer and rain gear. About 9 days see rain.
UV index in Holly Springs in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 2. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Holly Springs peaks around July 13 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 20 at about 2 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 10 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 6 | High |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | High |
| Oct | 5 | Moderate |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Moderate |
Air quality in Holly Springs in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Holly Springs is worst in July — around 18 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.3× the cleanest month (November, 8 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Good |
| Feb | 10 | Good |
| Mar | 12 | Moderate |
| Apr | 12 | Moderate |
| May | 13 | Moderate |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 18 | Moderate |
| Aug | 16 | Moderate |
| Sep | 12 | Good |
| Oct | 9 | Good |
| Nov | 8 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is Holly Springs?
Holly Springs sits at 35.7°N, 78.8°W, 440 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Fuquay-Varina, 5.0 mi away.
Topography around Holly Springs
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Holly Springs.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Holly Springs has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 240 ft around an average of 407 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 367 ft; within 50 miles, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,122 ft.
The land around Holly Springs is covered by trees (65%) within 2 miles, trees (71%) within 10 miles, and trees (74%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Holly Springs (35.6513°, -78.8336°, elevation 440 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).