December weather forecast
Edenton, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Edenton, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.8°F (12.1°C) and 39.4°F (4.1°C).

Temperature

As December commences, the average high-temperature subtly reduces, transitioning from a refreshing 59.9°F (15.5°C) in November to a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C). An average low-temperature of 39.4°F (4.1°C) is noted during the nights in December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are August, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Edenton, in December, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Edenton, North Carolina, there are 166.9 rainfall days, and 34.45" (875mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Edenton. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Edenton, there are 3.7 snowfall days, and 2.44" (62mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In Edenton, the average seawater temperature in December is 58.5°F (14.7°C).
Note: Being in 58.5°F (14.7°C) waters at 55.4°F (13°C) is discomforting, but anything below 50°F (10°C) can jeopardize breathing and induce cold shock, factoring in physical endurance.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Edenton is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, in Edenton, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Edenton.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Edenton is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Edenton?

In Edenton, in December, the average high-temperature is 53.8°F (12.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 39.4°F (4.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the most humid months in Edenton?

The months with the highest humidity are August, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in December in Edenton?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Edenton?

In December, in Edenton, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout December, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Edenton?

December is the first month it typically snows in Edenton. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

How cold is the water in December in Edenton?

In Edenton, the average seawater temperature in December is 58.5°F (14.7°C). At temperatures below 50°F (10°C), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 55.4°F (13°C) is not comfortable.

What is the month with the shortest days in Edenton?

December has the shortest days of the year in Edenton, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Edenton have in December?

The average day length in December in Edenton is 9h and 46min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Edenton?

On the first day of December in Edenton, North Carolina, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Edenton?

January, February and December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Edenton?

The average sunshine duration in December in Edenton is 5.3h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Edenton?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Edenton is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Edenton, NC

Average temperature in December - Edenton, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Edenton, NC

Average pressure in December - Edenton, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Edenton, NC

Average wind speed in December - Edenton, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Edenton, NC

Average humidity in December - Edenton, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August, September and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and April (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Edenton, NC

Average rainfall in December - Edenton, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.13").

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Average rainfall days in December
Edenton, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Edenton, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Edenton, NC

Average snowfall in December - Edenton, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Edenton, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Edenton, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Edenton, NC

Average sea temperature in December - Edenton, NC
  • Average sea temperature in December: 58.5°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (80.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (52.7°F).

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

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

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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Edenton, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Edenton, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10 days).

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Average UV index in December
Edenton, NC

Average UV index in December - Edenton, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Edenton, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Edenton, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Edenton, NC

Average visibility in December - Edenton, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).

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