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
Oak Island's shift into December sets the average high-temperature at a moderate 59.4°F (15.2°C), a figure that deviates only slightly from November's 64.6°F (18.1°C). During December, Oak Island experiences an average low-temperature of 48.9°F (9.4°C) at night.Humidity
In Oak Island, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.Rainfall
In Oak Island, in December, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Oak Island, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.9 days and collects up to 24.69" (627mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Oak Island, snow does not fall in February through December.Ocean temperature
In December, the average ocean temperature is 61.5°F (16.4°C).Note: The majority of people do not enjoy swimming in 61.5°F (16.4°C). The difficulty in controlling breathing escalates as the temperature descends from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).
Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Oak Island, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of December in Oak Island, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Oak Island, North Carolina, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 4 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Oak Island in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Oak Island?
How much does it rain in Oak Island in December?
When it does not snow in Oak Island?
Does it snow in Oak Island in December?
What is the ocean temperature in December in Oak Island?
What is the month with the shortest days in Oak Island?
What is the average length of the day in December in Oak Island?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Oak Island?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Oak Island?
How many hours of sunshine does Oak Island have in December?
What is the UV index reading in December in Oak Island?
Average temperature in December
Oak Island, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 59.4°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 48.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (77.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (43.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Oak Island, NC
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Oak Island, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 10.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Oak Island, NC
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, October and November (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Oak Island, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 2.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").
Average rainfall days in December
Oak Island, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Oak Island, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Oak Island, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Oak Island, NC
- Average sea temperature in December: 61.6°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (82.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (56°F).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Oak Island, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Oak Island, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Oak Island, 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
Oak Island, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in December
Oak Island, 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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