December weather forecast
Ocracoke, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ocracoke, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 59°F (15°C) and 52.2°F (11.2°C).

Temperature

Ocracoke marks the arrival of December with an average high-temperature of a mild 59°F (15°C), hardly different from November's 64°F (17.8°C). Ocracoke encounters an average temperature dip to a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C) throughout December, subtly lower than its daytime maximum.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Ocracoke, in December, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Ocracoke, North Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.9 days and collects up to 8.58" (218mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Ocracoke, North Carolina. The months with the most snowfall days are January through March and December, with an average of 0.1 snowfall days.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Ocracoke, the average sunshine in December is 5.5h.

UV index

In Ocracoke, 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 ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 4 during December translates into the following guidance:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Ocracoke in December?

In Ocracoke, 59°F (15°C) is the average high-temperature and 52.2°F (11.2°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ocracoke?

In Ocracoke, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Ocracoke?

In Ocracoke, North Carolina, in December, during 6.5 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Ocracoke?

The months with the most snowfall days are January through March and December, with an average of 0.1 snowfall days.

When does it start snowing in Ocracoke?

December is the first month it typically snows in Ocracoke, North Carolina. Throughout December, there are 0.1 snowfall days.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ocracoke?

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ocracoke, North Carolina.

What is the average length of the day in December in Ocracoke?

The average day length in December in Ocracoke, North Carolina, is 9h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Ocracoke?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ocracoke, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Ocracoke have in December?

In Ocracoke, North Carolina, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Ocracoke?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Ocracoke, North Carolina, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ocracoke, NC

Average temperature in December - Ocracoke, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 59°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 52.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (78.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (46°F).

Average pressure in December
Ocracoke, NC

Average pressure in December - Ocracoke, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ocracoke, NC

Average wind speed in December - Ocracoke, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 15.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (17mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12mph).

Average humidity in December
Ocracoke, NC

Average humidity in December - Ocracoke, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Ocracoke, NC

Average rainfall in December - Ocracoke, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Ocracoke, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Ocracoke, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.6 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Ocracoke, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Ocracoke, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January, February, March and December (0.1 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
Ocracoke, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ocracoke, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ocracoke, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Ocracoke, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Ocracoke, NC

Average UV index in December - Ocracoke, 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
Ocracoke, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Ocracoke, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Ocracoke, NC

Average visibility in December - Ocracoke, 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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