The weather in December in Oak Island

It's cool to moderate in December in Oak Island with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 3°C and 11°C.

Looking for sun and warm weather? December isn’t a good month to be in Oak Island. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Oak Island, North Carolina. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Rainfall amount

In December, there is an average of 145 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in December for Oak Island

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Oak Island. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Oak Island New York
Average temperature 16°C 9°C
Max. temperature 20°C 12°C
Min. temperature 3°C -5°C
Total precipitation 145 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 18 days 17 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Oak Island with cool temps, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights around 8°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 16°C, with nights around 7°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Oak Island is around 18°C, while nighttime temps are about 9°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Oak Island, North Carolina. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Oak Island

Temperature in December in Oak Island over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Oak Island, North Carolina. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in Oak Island

Total precipitation in December in Oak Island over the years

Daily UV index in December in Oak Island

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Oak Island, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Oak Island by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Oak Island. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.