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 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
The arrival of December is marked by an average high-temperature of a mild 59°F (15°C), bearing a close resemblance to November. The nights of December in Hatteras cool down to an average low of 52.2°F (11.2°C), subtly lower than daytime highs.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In Hatteras, North Carolina, in December, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Hatteras, North Carolina, there are 100.9 rainfall days, and 8.58" (218mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall in Hatteras, North Carolina. The months with the most snowfall days in Hatteras are January through March and December, with an average of 0.1 snowfall days.Ocean temperature
In Hatteras, the average seawater temperature in December is 66.2°F (19°C).Note: In water with a temperature of 66.2°F (19°C), most individuals do not find swimming enjoyable. As the temperature falls from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C), breathing control becomes more difficult.
Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Hatteras is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December in Hatteras, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Hatteras, the average sunshine in December is 5.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in December in Hatteras, North Carolina, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, a daily UV index of 4 turns into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average December temperature in Hatteras?
What is the average humidity in December in Hatteras?
How many days does it rain in December in Hatteras?
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What is the ocean temperature in December in Hatteras?
What is the month with the shortest days in Hatteras?
How many hours of daylight does Hatteras have in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Hatteras?
How many hours of sunshine does Hatteras have in December?
What is the UV index reading in December in Hatteras?
Average temperature in December
Hatteras, 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
Hatteras, 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
Hatteras, 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
Hatteras, 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
Hatteras, 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
Hatteras, 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
Hatteras, 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 sea temperature in December
Hatteras, NC
- Average sea temperature in December: 66°F
The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are July and August (81°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (61°F).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hatteras, 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
Hatteras, 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
Hatteras, 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
Hatteras, 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
Hatteras, 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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