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 average high-temperature during December is a moderate 57.9°F (14.4°C), almost matching the conditions of the preceding month. Morehead City reports an average low-temperature of 48°F (8.9°C) during the nights of December.Humidity
In Morehead City, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.Rainfall
In Morehead City, in December, during 12 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 169.1 rainfall days, and 24.25" (616mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
March through December are months without snowfall.Ocean temperature
In December, the average ocean temperature is 66°F (18.9°C).Note: Swimming in 66°F (18.9°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).
Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.
Sunshine
January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average December temperature?
What is the average humidity in December?
How many days does it rain in December?
When it does not snow?
Does it snow in Morehead City in December?
What is the ocean temperature in December?
What is the month with the shortest days?
How many hours of daylight does Morehead City have in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
What is the month with the least sunshine?
How long on average sun shines in December?
What is the UV index intensity in December?
Average temperature in December
Morehead City, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 57.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 48°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (77°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Morehead City, 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
Morehead City, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 11.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (12.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Morehead City, NC
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Morehead City, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 1.81"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").
Average rainfall days in December
Morehead City, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 12 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10 days).
Average snowfall in December
Morehead City, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (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
Morehead City, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Morehead City, NC
- Average sea temperature in December: 65.9°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (83.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (61.3°F).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Morehead City, 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 4min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Morehead City, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Morehead City, 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
Morehead City, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 40
The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in December
Morehead City, 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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