December weather forecast
Point Harbor, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Point Harbor, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 46.4°F (8°C) and max 53.4°F (11.9°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December subtly marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a moderate 60.1°F (15.6°C) in November to a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C). During the nights of December, the average low-temperature in Point Harbor holds at a frosty 46.4°F (8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, in Point Harbor, the rain falls for 12.2 days. Throughout December, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Point Harbor, there are 173.9 rainfall days, and 37.24" (946mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows in Point Harbor, North Carolina. Throughout December, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Point Harbor, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.7 days and aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Point Harbor, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Point Harbor is 5.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in December leads to these recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Point Harbor in December?

Point Harbor in December has an average high-temperature of 53.4°F (11.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 46.4°F (8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Point Harbor?

The average relative humidity in December in Point Harbor is 77%.

How much does it rain in Point Harbor in December?

In December, in Point Harbor, North Carolina, the rain falls for 12.2 days. Throughout December, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Point Harbor?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Point Harbor?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Point Harbor have in December?

In Point Harbor, North Carolina, the average day length in December is 9h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Point Harbor?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Point Harbor have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Point Harbor is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Point Harbor?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Point Harbor, North Carolina.

What is the UV index reading in December in Point Harbor?

In Point Harbor, North Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Point Harbor, NC

Average temperature in December - Point Harbor, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.4°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 (40.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Point Harbor, NC

Average pressure in December - Point Harbor, 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 (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Point Harbor, NC

Average wind speed in December - Point Harbor, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (14mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Point Harbor, NC

Average humidity in December - Point Harbor, 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
Point Harbor, NC

Average rainfall in December - Point Harbor, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.24").

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Average rainfall days in December
Point Harbor, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Point Harbor, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Point Harbor, NC

Average snowfall in December - Point Harbor, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
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
Point Harbor, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Point Harbor, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Point Harbor, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Point Harbor, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Point Harbor, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Point Harbor, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Point Harbor, NC

Average UV index in December - Point Harbor, 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
Point Harbor, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Point Harbor, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in December
Point Harbor, NC

Average visibility in December - Point Harbor, 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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