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 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
December experiences an average high-temperature of a moderate 59.4°F (15.2°C), barely different from November's 64.4°F (18°C). Throughout the month of December, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 48.9°F (9.4°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are May through August and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Carolina Beach, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.3 days and collects up to 11.14" (283mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Carolina Beach, snow does not fall in March through December.Ocean temperature
In December, the average ocean temperature is 62.6°F (17°C).Note: Most people do not take pleasure in swimming in water at 62.6°F (17°C). The difficulty of managing breathing increases as the water temperature dips from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).
Daylight
With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Carolina Beach.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of December, in Carolina Beach, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.
Sunshine
January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Carolina Beach.UV index
In Carolina Beach, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A typical high UV index of 4 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
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What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Carolina Beach?
What are the months with the least sunshine in Carolina Beach?
How long on average sun shines in December in Carolina Beach?
How high is the UV index in December in Carolina Beach?
Average temperature in December
Carolina Beach, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 59.4°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 48.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (77.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (43.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Carolina 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
Carolina Beach, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 11.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Carolina Beach, NC
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, July, August and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, October and November (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Carolina Beach, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").
Average rainfall days in December
Carolina Beach, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.3 days).
Average snowfall days in December
Carolina Beach, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Carolina Beach, NC
- Average sea temperature in December: 62.7°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (82.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (57.5°F).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Carolina 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 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Carolina Beach, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).
Average UV index in December
Carolina 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
Carolina Beach, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Carolina 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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