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
December's onset corresponds with a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, slightly moving from a comfortable 60.8°F (16°C) in November to a cool 55°F (12.8°C). December is characterized by a steady nighttime low-temperature of 47.7°F (8.7°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
In Manteo, during December, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 165.9 rainfall days, and 26.5" (673mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Manteo, snow does not fall in April through December.Ocean temperature
In Manteo, in December, the average water temperature is 61.7°F (16.5°C).Note: Swimming is not a pleasurable activity for the majority in water at 61.7°F (16.5°C). Breathing control gets harder as the water temperature dips from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).
Daylight
With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December in Manteo, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.
Sunshine
January, February and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Manteo are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the month with the lowest UV index?
What is the UV index reading in December?
Average temperature in December
Manteo, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 55°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 47.7°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 (41.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Manteo, NC
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Manteo, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 13.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (14mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10mph).
Average humidity in December
Manteo, NC
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Manteo, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 2.09"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.02").
Average rainfall days in December
Manteo, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Manteo, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Manteo, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Manteo, NC
- Average sea temperature in December: 61.7°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (81.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (53.3°F).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Manteo, NC
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Manteo, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 18 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8 days).
Average UV index in December
Manteo, 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, February and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Manteo, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in December
Manteo, 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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