December weather forecast
Atlantic, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Atlantic, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 50.2°F (10.1°C) and 58.6°F (14.8°C).

Temperature

During December, Atlantic observes a subtle ascent to a mild 58.6°F (14.8°C) from November's 63.9°F (17.7°C) in the average high-temperature. The month of December in Atlantic shows a minor drop from daytime temperatures, generally recording a low average of 50.2°F (10.1°C).

Humidity

In Atlantic, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, in Atlantic, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout December, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 181.4 rainfall days, and 34.76" (883mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Atlantic, snow does not fall in March through December.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Atlantic, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Atlantic, North Carolina, are January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

In Atlantic, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Atlantic?

In December, in Atlantic, the average high-temperature is 58.6°F (14.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 50.2°F (10.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Atlantic?

In Atlantic, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Atlantic?

In December, in Atlantic, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout December, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Atlantic?

In Atlantic, North Carolina, snow does not fall in March through December.

Does it snow in Atlantic in December?

In Atlantic, North Carolina, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the month with the shortest days in Atlantic?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Atlantic, North Carolina.

How many hours of daylight does Atlantic have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Atlantic?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, in Atlantic, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Atlantic?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Atlantic have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

How high is the UV index in December in Atlantic?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Atlantic is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Atlantic, NC

Average temperature in December - Atlantic, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 58.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 50.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (78.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (44.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Atlantic, NC

Average pressure in December - Atlantic, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Atlantic, NC

Average wind speed in December - Atlantic, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (14mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Atlantic, NC

Average humidity in December - Atlantic, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, July and August (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February, March and October (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Atlantic, NC

Average rainfall in December - Atlantic, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.84").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.3").

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Average rainfall days in December
Atlantic, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Atlantic, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and November (11.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Atlantic, NC

Average snowfall in December - Atlantic, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Atlantic, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Atlantic, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Atlantic, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Atlantic, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Atlantic, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Atlantic, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Atlantic, NC

Average UV index in December - Atlantic, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Atlantic, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Atlantic, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Atlantic, NC

Average visibility in December - Atlantic, 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).

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