December weather forecast
Bald Head Island, NC

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Beautiful beach home condos along the edges of the scenic Bald Heas Island in North Carolina
Beautiful beach home condos along the edges of the scenic Bald Heas Island in North Carolina

Weather in December

Rounding out the year, December marks the return of winter to Bald Head Island. Temperatures flux between cold and moderate, setting the tune for the holiday season. Along with dropping temperatures, rainfall gets a notch up, taking the index to 2.28" (58mm), replenishing the island's water reserves just before the year-end. Among other noticeable shifts, the daylight hours shrink to the second-shortest duration of the year while a slight uptick in wind speed wraps the island in a cool breeze. Furthermore, the highest cloud cover percentages are observed, leaving the sunshine scarce and skies grey.

Temperature

With December's advent, Bald Head Island, North Carolina, sees an average high-temperature of a mild 59.4°F (15.2°C), subtly shifted from November's 64.6°F (18.1°C). During the month of December, an average low-temperature of 48.9°F (9.4°C) is recorded.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Bald Head Island, during December, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 157.9 rainfall days, and 24.69" (627mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During December, 4 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 59.4°F (15.2°C) and a low-temperature of 48.9°F (9.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Bald Head Island, during December, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

February through December are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in December?

In Bald Head Island, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Bald Head Island have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Bald Head Island?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Bald Head Island, NC

Average temperature in December - Bald Head Island, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 59.4°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 48.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (77.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (43.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Bald Head Island, NC

Average pressure in December - Bald Head Island, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Bald Head Island, NC

Average wind speed in December - Bald Head Island, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Bald Head Island, NC

Average humidity in December - Bald Head Island, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, October and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Bald Head Island, NC

Average rainfall in December - Bald Head Island, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

Average rainfall days in December
Bald Head Island, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Bald Head Island, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bald Head Island, NC

Average snowfall in December - Bald Head Island, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bald Head Island, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Bald Head Island, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bald Head Island, NC

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bald Head Island, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Bald Head Island, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Bald Head Island, NC

Average UV index in December - Bald Head Island, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Bald Head Island, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Bald Head Island, 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 26).

Average visibility in December
Bald Head Island, NC

Average visibility in December - Bald Head Island, 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).

Bald Head Island, North Carolina, USA

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