December weather forecastPoint Harbor, NC
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Point Harbor, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 46.4°F (8°C) and an average high of 53.4°F (11.9°C).Temperature
The start of December comes with a small reduction in the average high-temperature, subtly receding from a moderate 60.1°F (15.6°C) in November to a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C). December introduces a small decrease to a nighttime average of 46.4°F (8°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
In Point Harbor, in December, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 3.39" (86mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Point Harbor, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.9 days and collects up to 37.24" (946mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. 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
With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5.5h.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Point Harbor, NC
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min
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 30min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
