December weather forecastRodanthe, NC

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Rodanthe, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 59°F (15°C) and 52.2°F (11.2°C).

Temperature

Rodanthe marks the start of December with an average high-temperature of a moderate 59°F (15°C), hinting at a slight fluctuation from November's 64°F (17.8°C). Rodanthe's nighttime temperatures in December see a subtle dip to an average of 52.2°F (11.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.7 days. Throughout December, 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Rodanthe, there are 193.7 rainfall days, and 46.06" (1170mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall.

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 6:53 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 4 in December leads to these guidelines:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Rodanthe, is 59°F (15°C) and the average low-temperature is 52.2°F (11.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

In Rodanthe, in December, during 13.7 rainfall days, 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

February through December are months without snowfall.

In Rodanthe, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In December, the average day length is 9h and 48min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

In Rodanthe, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Rodanthe, NC

  • Average high temperature in December: 59°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°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
Rodanthe, 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
Rodanthe, NC

  • Average wind speed in December: 16mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (17.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Rodanthe, NC

  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Rodanthe, NC

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.82"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.16").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.52").

Average rainfall days in December
Rodanthe, NC

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February and October (13.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rodanthe, NC

  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rodanthe, NC

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rodanthe, 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 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rodanthe, NC

  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Rodanthe, 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
Rodanthe, NC

  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Rodanthe, 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).