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

Bald Head Island's shift from November to December is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a mild 59.4°F (15.2°C), a slight deviation from 64.6°F (18.1°C). In Bald Head Island, an average temperature of 48.9°F (9.4°C) is noted during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Bald Head Island, North Carolina, is 77%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall in Bald Head Island.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of December, in Bald Head Island, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

In Bald Head Island, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Bald Head Island?

The high-temperature, in December, in Bald Head Island, is 59.4°F (15.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 48.9°F (9.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Bald Head Island?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Bald Head Island?

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

When it does not snow in Bald Head Island?

In Bald Head Island, snow does not fall in February through December.

Does it snow in Bald Head Island 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 in Bald Head Island?

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

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 57min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Bald Head Island?

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, in Bald Head Island, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Bald Head Island?

The month with the least sunshine in Bald Head Island, North Carolina, is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

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

In Bald Head Island, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

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

In Bald Head Island, North Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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YearJFMAMJJASONDecember
Nov
December
Jan
Average high temperature
64.6°F 18.1°C
59.4°F 15.2°C
55°F 12.8°C
Average low temperature
53.2°F 11.8°C
48.9°F 9.4°C
43.7°F 6.5°C
Average pressure
30.12" 765mmHg
30.12" 765mmHg
30.13" 765mmHg
Average wind speed
10.6mph 17.1km/h
10.8mph 17.4km/h
11.1mph 17.9km/h
Average max. wind speed
11.3mph 18.2km/h
11.5mph 18.5km/h
11.8mph 19km/h
Average wind speed gusts
16.3mph 26.2km/h
16.8mph 27km/h
16.9mph 27.2km/h
Average humidity
74%
77%
74%
Average rainfall
1.57" 40mm
2.28" 58mm
0.83" 21mm
Average rainfall days
8.4
10.7
9.8
Average snowfall
0" 0mm
0" 0mm
0.04" 1mm
Average snowfall days
0
0.1
0.3
Average daylight
10h 2min
9h 5min
10h 1min
Average sunshine
5h 5min
5h 3min
5h 4min
Average sunshine days
19.3
18.4
19.2
Average UV index
4
4
3
Average cloud cover
33%
41%
37%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km

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).

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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).

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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).

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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%).

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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").

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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).

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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").

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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