December weather forecast
Atlantic Beach, NC

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Rows upon rows of tranquil homes and docked boats and yachts all around the scenic shores of the iconic Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
Rows upon rows of tranquil homes and docked boats and yachts all around the scenic shores of the iconic Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

Weather in December

December in Atlantic Beach draws in winter vibes as the temperature further drops to a high of 57.9°F (14.4°C) and a low of 48°F (8.9°C). It is the cloudiest month of the year with 40% cloud coverage, adding to the charm of the mild winter beach setting. The daylight hours decrease to the shortest, approximately 9.9 hours for the year. Interestingly, it's the only other month with a slight chance of snowfall, transforming the beach landscape. Outdoor activities shift towards nature walks, bonfire gatherings, and beach camping under the starlit winter sky.

Temperature

December's beginning signals an average high-temperature of a mild 57.9°F (14.4°C), barely different from November's 63.1°F (17.3°C). The average nighttime temperature lowers to a frosty 48°F (8.9°C) throughout December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Atlantic Beach, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.1 days and collects up to 24.25" (616mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Atlantic Beach, snow does not fall in March through December.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 4 turns into the following recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Atlantic Beach, is 57.9°F (14.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 48°F (8.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is estimated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Atlantic Beach, in December, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Atlantic Beach, snow does not fall in March through December.

Does it snow in December?

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

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Atlantic Beach?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

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

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.6h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Atlantic Beach, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Atlantic Beach, NC

Average temperature in December - Atlantic Beach, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 48°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).

Average pressure in December
Atlantic Beach, NC

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Atlantic Beach, NC

Average wind speed in December - Atlantic Beach, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (12.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Atlantic Beach, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Atlantic Beach, NC

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

Average rainfall days in December
Atlantic Beach, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Atlantic Beach, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10 days).

Average snowfall in December
Atlantic Beach, NC

Average snowfall in December - Atlantic Beach, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Atlantic Beach, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Atlantic Beach, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Atlantic Beach, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Atlantic 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 June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Atlantic Beach, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Atlantic Beach, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Atlantic Beach, NC

Average UV index in December - Atlantic 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Atlantic Beach, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Atlantic Beach, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Atlantic Beach, NC

Average visibility in December - Atlantic 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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