December weather forecastOcracoke, NC
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Ocracoke, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 59°F (15°C) and 52.2°F (11.2°C).Temperature
Ocracoke marks the arrival of December with an average high-temperature of a mild 59°F (15°C), hardly different from November's 64°F (17.8°C). Ocracoke encounters an average temperature dip to a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C) throughout December, subtly lower than its daytime maximum.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In Ocracoke, in December, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Ocracoke, North Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.9 days and collects up to 8.58" (218mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall in Ocracoke, North Carolina. The months with the most snowfall days are January through March and December, with an average of 0.1 snowfall days.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Ocracoke, the average sunshine in December is 5.5h.UV index
In Ocracoke, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 4 during December translates into the following guidance:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Ocracoke, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 59°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 52.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (78.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (46°F).
Average pressure in December
Ocracoke, NC
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Ocracoke, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 15.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (17mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12mph).
Average humidity in December
Ocracoke, NC
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Ocracoke, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").
Average rainfall days in December
Ocracoke, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.6 days).
Average snowfall days in December
Ocracoke, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January, February, March and December (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ocracoke, NC
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 30min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ocracoke, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Ocracoke, 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
Ocracoke, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in December
Ocracoke, 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).
