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
In Southern Shores, entering December brings a subtle temperature decrement, reducing from November's mild 60.1°F (15.6°C) to a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C). During December, nights cool slightly to an average low of 46.4°F (8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 77%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 12.2 days. Throughout December, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 173.9 rainfall days, and 37.24" (946mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.7 snowfall days, and 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated.Ocean temperature
In Southern Shores, the average seawater temperature in December is 54°F (12.2°C).Note: Dipping into 54°F (12.2°C) below 50°F (10°C) is possible with the right protection; absent that, anticipate cold shock and hampered breathing. Swimming momentarily at 55.4°F (13°C) can be jarring.
Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Southern Shores, 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
Southern Shores, 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
Southern Shores, 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
Southern Shores, 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
Southern Shores, 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
Southern Shores, 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
Southern Shores, 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
Southern Shores, 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 sea temperature in December
Southern Shores, NC
- Average sea temperature in December: 54°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (80.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (45.2°F).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Southern Shores, 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
Southern Shores, 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
Southern Shores, 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
Southern Shores, 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
Southern Shores, 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).
Southern Shores, North Carolina, USA
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