December weather forecast
Holden Beach, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Holden Beach, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 58.5°F (14.7°C).

Temperature

In Holden Beach, entering December brings a subtle temperature decrement, reducing from November's refreshing 63.9°F (17.7°C) to a mild 58.5°F (14.7°C). During the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C) is observed in Holden Beach, North Carolina.

Humidity

May, June, August and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months in Holden Beach.

Rainfall

In Holden Beach, in December, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 3.74" (95mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Holden Beach, during the entire year, the rain falls for 179.1 days and collects up to 41.22" (1047mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall in Holden Beach, North Carolina.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Holden Beach.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Holden Beach are January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

In Holden Beach, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 4 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Holden Beach?

December temperatures in Holden Beach, North Carolina, vary between a high-temperature of 58.5°F (14.7°C) and a low-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month in Holden Beach?

May, June, August and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months in Holden Beach.

What is the average humidity in December in Holden Beach?

In December, the average relative humidity in Holden Beach is 78%.

How much does it rain in Holden Beach in December?

In December, in Holden Beach, North Carolina, the rain falls for 12.4 days. Throughout December, 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Holden Beach?

March through December are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in Holden Beach in December?

In Holden Beach, North Carolina, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the month with the shortest days in Holden Beach?

The month with the shortest days in Holden Beach, North Carolina, is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Holden Beach?

In December, the average day length in Holden Beach is 9h and 56min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Holden Beach?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, in Holden Beach, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Holden Beach?

January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Holden Beach, North Carolina.

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

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

How high is the UV index in December in Holden Beach?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Holden Beach, North Carolina, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Holden Beach, NC

Average temperature in December - Holden Beach, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 58.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 45.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41°F).

Average pressure in December
Holden Beach, NC

Average pressure in December - Holden Beach, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Holden Beach, NC

Average wind speed in December - Holden Beach, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Holden Beach, NC

Average humidity in December - Holden Beach, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, August and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Holden Beach, NC

Average rainfall in December - Holden Beach, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.74"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Holden Beach, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Holden Beach, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Holden Beach, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (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
Holden Beach, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Holden Beach, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

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

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Holden 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 2min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Holden Beach, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Holden Beach, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Holden Beach, NC

Average UV index in December - Holden Beach, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Holden Beach, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Holden Beach, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Holden Beach, NC

Average visibility in December - Holden 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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