December weather forecast
Rocky Point, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rocky Point, is still a mild month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 57.2°F (14°C).

Temperature

In Rocky Point, the average high-temperature in December slightly decreases from a refreshing 63.1°F (17.3°C) in November to a mild 57.2°F (14°C). In December, Rocky Point encounters an average low-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C) during the night.

Humidity

In Rocky Point, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Rocky Point, during December, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 165.3 rainfall days, and 34.21" (869mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Rocky Point. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Rocky Point, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.3 days and aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Rocky Point.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Rocky Point are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Rocky Point?

In Rocky Point, in December, the average high-temperature is 57.2°F (14°C), and the average low-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Rocky Point?

The average relative humidity in December in Rocky Point is 78%.

How much does it rain in Rocky Point in December?

In Rocky Point, North Carolina, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Rocky Point?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

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

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

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

In Rocky Point, the average day length in December is 9h and 54min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Rocky Point?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Rocky Point?

January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Rocky Point.

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

The average sunshine duration in December in Rocky Point, North Carolina, is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Rocky Point?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Rocky Point?

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

Average temperature in December - Rocky Point, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Rocky Point, NC

Average pressure in December - Rocky Point, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Rocky Point, NC

Average wind speed in December - Rocky Point, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Rocky Point, NC

Average humidity in December - Rocky Point, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March and April (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Rocky Point, NC

Average rainfall in December - Rocky Point, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in December
Rocky Point, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Rocky Point, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Rocky Point, NC

Average snowfall in December - Rocky Point, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.83").
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
Rocky Point, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Rocky Point, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1 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
Rocky Point, NC

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Rocky Point, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Rocky Point, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Rocky Point, NC

Average UV index in December - Rocky Point, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Rocky Point, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Rocky Point, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Rocky Point, NC

Average visibility in December - Rocky Point, 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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