December weather forecast
Morehead City, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Morehead City, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 57.9°F (14.4°C) and 48°F (8.9°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during December registers at a mild 57.9°F (14.4°C), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. An average low-temperature of 48°F (8.9°C) is recorded in the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Morehead City is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, in Morehead City, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Morehead City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.1 days and collects up to 24.25" (616mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall in Morehead City.

Ocean temperature

In Morehead City, the average seawater temperature in December is 66°F (18.9°C).
Note: When the surface water temperature is 66°F (18.9°C), most do not enjoy swimming. Breathing control becomes more complex as temperatures drop below 69.8°F (21°C).

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Morehead City, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Morehead City is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Morehead City?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Morehead City are 57.9°F (14.4°C) and 48°F (8.9°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Morehead City?

In December, the average relative humidity in Morehead City, North Carolina, is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Morehead City?

In December, in Morehead City, North Carolina, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Morehead City?

In Morehead City, North Carolina, snow does not fall in March through December.

Does it snow in Morehead City in December?

In Morehead City, North Carolina, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the ocean temperature in December in Morehead City?

In December, the average ocean temperature in Morehead City, North Carolina, is 66°F (18.9°C). Swimming in 66°F (18.9°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

What is the month with the shortest days in Morehead City?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Morehead City, North Carolina.

What is the average length of the day in December in Morehead City?

In December, the average day length in Morehead City, North Carolina, is 9h and 52min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Morehead City?

On the first day of December in Morehead City, North Carolina, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Morehead City?

The months with the least sunshine in Morehead City, North Carolina, are January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Morehead City have in December?

In Morehead City, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

How high is the UV index in December in Morehead City?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Morehead City, North Carolina, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Morehead City, NC

Average temperature in December - Morehead City, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 48°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (77°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Morehead City, NC

Average pressure in December - Morehead City, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Morehead City, NC

Average wind speed in December - Morehead City, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (12.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Morehead City, NC

Average humidity in December - Morehead City, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Morehead City, NC

Average rainfall in December - Morehead City, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

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Average rainfall days in December
Morehead City, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Morehead City, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Morehead City, NC

Average snowfall in December - Morehead City, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Morehead City, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Morehead City, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Morehead City, NC

Average sea temperature in December - Morehead City, NC
  • Average sea temperature in December: 65.9°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (83.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (61.3°F).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Morehead City, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Morehead City, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Morehead City, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Morehead City, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Morehead City, NC

Average UV index in December - Morehead City, 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
Morehead City, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Morehead City, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in December
Morehead City, NC

Average visibility in December - Morehead City, 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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