Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average sea temperature in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The commencement of December includes a gentle temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping a bit from a refreshing 63.3°F (17.4°C) in November to a mild 57.6°F (14.2°C). Throughout the December nights, Cape Carteret encounters a low-temperature of 46.6°F (8.1°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Cape Carteret, North Carolina, is 77%.Rainfall
In Cape Carteret, during December, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Cape Carteret, there are 156.1 rainfall days, and 21.61" (549mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April through December are months without snowfall in Cape Carteret.Ocean temperature
In December, the average ocean temperature in Cape Carteret is 63°F (17.2°C).Note: For most, swimming in 63°F (17.2°C) is not a pleasant activity. Breathing becomes increasingly challenging as water temperature descends from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).
Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Cape Carteret, North Carolina, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Cape Carteret. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in December translates into this advice:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Cape Carteret in December?
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How many days does it rain in December in Cape Carteret?
When it does not snow in Cape Carteret?
Does it snow in Cape Carteret in December?
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What is the month with the shortest days in Cape Carteret?
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When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Cape Carteret?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Cape Carteret?
How long on average sun shines in December in Cape Carteret?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Cape Carteret?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Cape Carteret?
Average temperature in December
Cape Carteret, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 57.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 46.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Cape Carteret, 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
Cape Carteret, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Cape Carteret, NC
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March and April (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Cape Carteret, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 1.42"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").
Average rainfall days in December
Cape Carteret, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Cape Carteret, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Cape Carteret, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January, February and December (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Cape Carteret, NC
- Average sea temperature in December: 62.9°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (82.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (57.7°F).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cape Carteret, 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 3min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Cape Carteret, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Cape Carteret, NC
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Cape Carteret, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 40
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Cape Carteret, 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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