Cool
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Hatteras, United States in December
Weather score27Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 104mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
14°C
Rain
104mm
Sun
4.8h
Sea
19°C
Weather score
27
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 104mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 19°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Hatteras, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December14°C average high
December is on the cooler side of Hatteras' year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December104mm average rain
December sits on the drier side of Hatteras' year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsFebruary to June and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December4.8 hours average sun
December is one of Hatteras' cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsApril to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December19°C average sea
December is below Hatteras' yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December27 weather score
December is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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