December weather forecast
Nags Head, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Nags Head, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 55°F (12.8°C) and an average low of 47.7°F (8.7°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a minute temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's refreshing 60.8°F (16°C) to a cool 55°F (12.8°C). Nights in December cool down, indicating a minor disparity from daytime highs with an average low-temperature of 47.7°F (8.7°C).

Humidity

In Nags Head, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, in Nags Head, North Carolina, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Nags Head, there are 165.9 rainfall days, and 26.5" (673mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Nags Head, snow does not fall in April through December.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Nags Head, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Nags Head are January, February and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Nags Head are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following advice:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Nags Head in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Nags Head, is 55°F (12.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 47.7°F (8.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Nags Head?

In Nags Head, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in Nags Head in December?

In December, in Nags Head, North Carolina, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Nags Head?

April through December are months without snowfall in Nags Head, North Carolina.

Does it snow in Nags Head in December?

In Nags Head, North Carolina, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the month with the shortest days in Nags Head?

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Nags Head, North Carolina.

What is the average length of the day in December in Nags Head?

In Nags Head, the average day length in December is 9h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Nags Head?

On the first day of December in Nags Head, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Nags Head?

January, February and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Nags Head.

How long on average sun shines in December in Nags Head?

The average sunshine duration in December in Nags Head is 5.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Nags Head?

The months with the lowest UV index in Nags Head are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in December in Nags Head?

In Nags Head, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Nags Head, NC

Average temperature in December - Nags Head, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 55°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 47.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Nags Head, NC

Average pressure in December - Nags Head, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Nags Head, NC

Average wind speed in December - Nags Head, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (14mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10mph).

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Average humidity in December
Nags Head, NC

Average humidity in December - Nags Head, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Nags Head, NC

Average rainfall in December - Nags Head, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.02").

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Average rainfall days in December
Nags Head, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Nags Head, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Nags Head, NC

Average snowfall in December - Nags Head, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

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

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Average snowfall days in December
Nags Head, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Nags Head, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Nags Head, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Nags Head, 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 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Nags Head, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Nags Head, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Nags Head, NC

Average UV index in December - Nags Head, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Nags Head, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Nags Head, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in December
Nags Head, NC

Average visibility in December - Nags Head, 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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