December weather forecast
Ocean Isle Beach, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and an average high of 58.5°F (14.7°C).

Temperature

During the shift to December, a minor reduction in average high-temperature is observed, shifting from a refreshing 63.9°F (17.7°C) in November to a moderate 58.5°F (14.7°C). An average low-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C) is recorded during the nights in December in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May, June, August and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Ocean Isle Beach, in December, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 3.74" (95mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 179.1 rainfall days, and 41.22" (1047mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Ocean Isle Beach is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of December, in Ocean Isle Beach, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 4 during December translates into the following directions:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Ocean Isle Beach?

The high-temperature, in December, in Ocean Isle Beach, is 58.5°F (14.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 45.5°F (7.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month in Ocean Isle Beach?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Ocean Isle Beach?

In Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in Ocean Isle Beach in December?

In Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, during December, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Ocean Isle Beach?

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

Does it snow in Ocean Isle Beach in December?

In Ocean Isle Beach, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ocean Isle Beach?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Ocean Isle Beach?

The average day length in December is 9h and 56min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Ocean Isle Beach?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ocean Isle Beach, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Ocean Isle Beach?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Ocean Isle Beach have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Ocean Isle Beach?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Average temperature in December - Ocean Isle 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
Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Average pressure in December - Ocean Isle 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
Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Average wind speed in December - Ocean Isle 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
Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Average humidity in December - Ocean Isle 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
Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Average rainfall in December - Ocean Isle 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
Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Ocean Isle 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
Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Average snowfall in December - Ocean Isle 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
Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Ocean Isle 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
Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ocean Isle 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
Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Ocean Isle 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
Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Average UV index in December - Ocean Isle 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
Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Ocean Isle 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
Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Average visibility in December - Ocean Isle 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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