December weather forecast
Cedar Point, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cedar Point, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 57.6°F (14.2°C) and 46.6°F (8.1°C).

Temperature

In Cedar Point, the average high-temperature in December slightly decreases from a comfortable 63.3°F (17.4°C) in November to a moderate 57.6°F (14.2°C). An average temperature of 46.6°F (8.1°C) is recorded during the nights in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Cedar Point, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.1 days and collects up to 21.61" (549mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Cedar Point, snow does not fall in April through December.

Ocean temperature

In Cedar Point, in December, the average water temperature is 63°F (17.2°C).
Note: For the majority, swimming in water with a temperature of 63°F (17.2°C) is not enjoyable. The difficulty in managing breathing rises as the temperature decreases from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Cedar Point in December?

Cedar Point in December has an average high-temperature of 57.6°F (14.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 46.6°F (8.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in Cedar Point in December?

In Cedar Point, in December, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Cedar Point, snow does not fall in April through December.

Does it snow in December?

In Cedar Point, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

How cold is the water in December?

In Cedar Point, the average seawater temperature in December is 63°F (17.2°C). For most, swimming in 63°F (17.2°C) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Cedar Point have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, 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.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Cedar Point have in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Cedar Point, NC

Average temperature in December - Cedar Point, 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
Cedar Point, NC

Average pressure in December - Cedar Point, 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
Cedar Point, NC

Average wind speed in December - Cedar Point, 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
Cedar Point, NC

Average humidity in December - Cedar Point, 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
Cedar Point, NC

Average rainfall in December - Cedar Point, 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
Cedar Point, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Cedar Point, 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
Cedar Point, NC

Average snowfall in December - Cedar Point, 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
Cedar Point, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Cedar Point, 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
Cedar Point, NC

Average sea temperature in December - Cedar Point, 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
Cedar Point, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cedar Point, 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
Cedar Point, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Cedar Point, 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
Cedar Point, NC

Average UV index in December - Cedar Point, 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
Cedar Point, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Cedar Point, 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
Cedar Point, NC

Average visibility in December - Cedar Point, 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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