December weather forecastCurrituck, NC
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Currituck, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 53.1°F (11.7°C).Temperature
A mild drop in Currituck's average high-temperature is observed in December, transitioning from a refreshing 59.9°F (15.5°C) in November to a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C). Currituck's December nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Currituck is 78%.Rainfall
In December, in Currituck, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout December, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Currituck, there are 165 rainfall days, and 29.06" (738mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Currituck are January through March, November and December. In Currituck, in December, during 0.5 snowfall days, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Currituck, there are 4.6 snowfall days, and 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated.Ocean temperature
In Currituck, the average seawater temperature in December is 56.8°F (13.8°C).Note: It is risky to swim in 56.8°F (13.8°C). Temperatures beneath 50°F (10°C) induce rapid cold shock and hyperventilation.
Daylight
With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Currituck.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5.5h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Currituck, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 53.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 41.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36°F).
Average pressure in December
Currituck, NC
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Currituck, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Currituck, NC
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Currituck, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 2.32"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.57").
Average rainfall days in December
Currituck, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Currituck, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Currituck, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Currituck, NC
- Average sea temperature in December: 56.8°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (80.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (49.6°F).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Currituck, NC
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min
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 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Currituck, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Currituck, NC
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Currituck, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Currituck, 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).
