December weather forecast
Wrightsville Beach, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 47.3°F (8.5°C) and max 58.5°F (14.7°C).

Temperature

December observes an average high-temperature of a mild 58.5°F (14.7°C), marking an insignificant difference from November's 63.5°F (17.5°C). During December, Wrightsville Beach consistently records a temperature low averaging a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, in Wrightsville Beach, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 150.4 rainfall days, and 20.79" (528mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are January, February and December, with an average 0.04" (1mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Wrightsville Beach.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Wrightsville Beach.

UV index

In Wrightsville Beach, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Wrightsville Beach?

In Wrightsville Beach, 58.5°F (14.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 47.3°F (8.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month in Wrightsville Beach?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Wrightsville Beach?

In Wrightsville Beach, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Wrightsville Beach?

In Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, in December, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation.

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" (1mm) of accumulated snow.

When does it start to snow in Wrightsville Beach?

December is the first month it typically snows in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

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

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

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Wrightsville Beach?

On the first day of December in Wrightsville Beach, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

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

With an average of 5.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Wrightsville Beach.

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

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Wrightsville Beach?

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
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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