December weather forecast
Point Harbor, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Point Harbor, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 46.4°F (8°C) and an average high of 53.4°F (11.9°C).

Temperature

The start of December comes with a small reduction in the average high-temperature, subtly receding from a moderate 60.1°F (15.6°C) in November to a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C). December introduces a small decrease to a nighttime average of 46.4°F (8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Point Harbor, in December, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 3.39" (86mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Point Harbor, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.9 days and collects up to 37.24" (946mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Point Harbor, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.7 days and aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.5h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jun 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

During December, Point Harbor experiences an average high-temperature of 53.4°F (11.9°C) and a low-temperature of 46.4°F (8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Point Harbor is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Point Harbor, during December, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Point Harbor?

December is the first month it typically snows in Point Harbor. Throughout December, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Point Harbor?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Point Harbor have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Point Harbor have in December?

In Point Harbor, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Point Harbor, NC

Average temperature in December - Point Harbor, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.4°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 (40.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Point Harbor, NC

Average pressure in December - Point Harbor, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Point Harbor, NC

Average wind speed in December - Point Harbor, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (14mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Point Harbor, NC

Average humidity in December - Point Harbor, 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
Point Harbor, NC

Average rainfall in December - Point Harbor, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Point Harbor, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Point Harbor, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Point Harbor, NC

Average snowfall in December - Point Harbor, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Point Harbor, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Point Harbor, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.4 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
Point Harbor, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Point Harbor, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Point Harbor, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Point Harbor, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Point Harbor, NC

Average UV index in December - Point Harbor, 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
Point Harbor, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Point Harbor, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Point Harbor, NC

Average visibility in December - Point Harbor, 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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