December weather forecast
Atlantic, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Atlantic, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between max 58.6°F (14.8°C) and min 50.2°F (10.1°C).

Temperature

The transition from November to December sees average high-temperatures adjusting to a still refreshing 58.6°F (14.8°C), from a not significantly different 63.9°F (17.7°C). In Atlantic, the average low-temperature during December nights tends to settle at a cool 50.2°F (10.1°C), indicating a slight drop from the daytime peak.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Atlantic, during December, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 181.4 rainfall days, and 34.76" (883mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests these recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In Atlantic, 58.6°F (14.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 50.2°F (10.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Atlantic, during December, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

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

Does it snow in December?

In Atlantic, North Carolina, 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 in Atlantic, 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 52min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Atlantic, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Atlantic, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 58.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 50.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (78.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (44.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Atlantic, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Atlantic, NC

Average wind speed in December - Atlantic, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (14mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Atlantic, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, July and August (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February, March and October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Atlantic, NC

Average rainfall in December - Atlantic, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.84").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.3").

Average rainfall days in December
Atlantic, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Atlantic, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and November (11.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Atlantic, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.24").
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, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Atlantic, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 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, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Atlantic, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Atlantic, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Atlantic, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Atlantic, NC

Average UV index in December - Atlantic, 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, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Atlantic, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Atlantic, NC

Average visibility in December - Atlantic, 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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