December weather forecastKure Beach, NC
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Kure Beach, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature varying between 48.9°F (9.4°C) and 59.4°F (15.2°C).Temperature
With the onset of December, a modest change to a moderate 59.4°F (15.2°C) from November's 64.4°F (18°C) is noted in high-temperature. In Kure Beach, the nighttime temperature averages to a chilly 48.9°F (9.4°C) during December.Humidity
May through August and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Kure Beach, in December, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 122.3 rainfall days, and 11.14" (283mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Kure Beach, snow does not fall in March through December.Ocean temperature
In December, the average ocean temperature in Kure Beach, North Carolina, is 63.1°F (17.3°C).Note: For the majority, swimming in water with a temperature of 63.1°F (17.3°C) is not enjoyable. The difficulty in managing breathing rises as the temperature decreases from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).
Daylight
With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Kure Beach.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.
Sunshine
January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during December translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Kure Beach, 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 (77.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (43.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Kure Beach, NC
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Kure Beach, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 11.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Kure Beach, NC
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, July, August and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, October and November (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Kure Beach, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").
Average rainfall days in December
Kure Beach, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.3 days).
Average snowfall days in December
Kure Beach, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Kure Beach, NC
- Average sea temperature in December: 63.1°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (82.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (58.4°F).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kure Beach, NC
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 54min
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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Kure Beach, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).
Average UV index in December
Kure Beach, 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
Kure Beach, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Kure Beach, 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).
