December weather forecast
Rocky Point, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Rocky Point, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 57.2°F (14°C) and 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

The start of December comes with a small reduction in the average high-temperature, subtly receding from an enjoyable 63.1°F (17.3°C) in November to a still refreshing 57.2°F (14°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature dips to an icy 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 165.3 rainfall days, and 34.21" (869mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Rocky Point, North Carolina, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.3 days and aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Rocky Point is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Rocky Point are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 in December translates into these instructions:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 57.2°F (14°C) and 41.9°F (5.5°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Rocky Point, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

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

In Rocky Point, North Carolina, the average day length in December is 9h and 54min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Rocky Point.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

What is the month 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 reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Rocky Point, NC

Average temperature in December - Rocky Point, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Rocky Point, NC

Average pressure in December - Rocky Point, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Rocky Point, NC

Average wind speed in December - Rocky Point, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Rocky Point, NC

Average humidity in December - Rocky Point, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March and April (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Rocky Point, NC

Average rainfall in December - Rocky Point, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Rocky Point, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Rocky Point, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rocky Point, NC

Average snowfall in December - Rocky Point, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rocky Point, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Rocky Point, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rocky Point, NC

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rocky Point, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Rocky Point, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Rocky Point, NC

Average UV index in December - Rocky Point, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Rocky Point, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Rocky Point, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Rocky Point, NC

Average visibility in December - Rocky Point, 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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