December weather forecast
Wrightsville Beach, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 58.5°F and an average low of 47.3°F.

Temperature

With December's arrival, Wrightsville Beach notes an average high-temperature of a mild 58.5°F, closely following the trend of the preceding month. During the month of December, an average temperature of 47.3°F is noted during the nights in Wrightsville Beach.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are August and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, in December, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 1.81" of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Wrightsville Beach, there are 150.4 rainfall days, and 20.79" of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall in Wrightsville Beach. The months with the most snowfall are January, February and December, with an average 0.04" of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Wrightsville Beach, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Wrightsville Beach is December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in December in Wrightsville Beach?

In Wrightsville Beach, 58.5°F is the average high-temperature and 47.3°F is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is calculated to be 87.8°F.

What are the most humid months in Wrightsville Beach?

The months with the highest humidity in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, are August and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in December in Wrightsville Beach?

The average relative humidity in December in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, is 77%.

How much does it rain in Wrightsville Beach in December?

In December, in Wrightsville Beach, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 1.81" of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Wrightsville Beach?

The months with the most snowfall in Wrightsville Beach are January, February and December, with an average 0.04" of accumulated snow.

When does it start to snow in Wrightsville Beach?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Wrightsville Beach?

December has the shortest days of the year in Wrightsville Beach, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Wrightsville Beach?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Wrightsville Beach?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Wrightsville Beach?

The month with the least sunshine in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, is December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Wrightsville Beach have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, is 5.6h.

How high is the UV index in December in Wrightsville Beach?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Wrightsville Beach, NC

Average temperature in December - Wrightsville Beach, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 58.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 47.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (77°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Wrightsville Beach, NC

Average pressure in December - Wrightsville Beach, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Wrightsville Beach, NC

Average wind speed in December - Wrightsville Beach, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Wrightsville Beach, NC

Average humidity in December - Wrightsville Beach, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and March (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Wrightsville Beach, NC

Average rainfall in December - Wrightsville Beach, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

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Average rainfall days in December
Wrightsville Beach, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Wrightsville Beach, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Wrightsville Beach, NC

Average snowfall in December - Wrightsville Beach, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

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

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Average snowfall days in December
Wrightsville Beach, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Wrightsville Beach, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.3 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
Wrightsville Beach, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wrightsville Beach, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Wrightsville Beach, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Wrightsville Beach, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Wrightsville Beach, NC

Average UV index in December - Wrightsville Beach, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Wrightsville Beach, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Wrightsville Beach, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in December
Wrightsville Beach, NC

Average visibility in December - Wrightsville Beach, 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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