Weather in December in Outer Banks
Planning a getaway to Outer Banks this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Outer Banks in December?
Outer Banks is a region in the United States of America. December in Outer Banks generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. It's the height of winter.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 13°C in Duck to 15°C in Buxton. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Buxton and 7°C in Duck.To explore the conditions in Outer Banks in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Corolla with an average of 96 mm to high rainfall in Manteo with 108 mm.Average sunshine
The city Manteo usually sees around 141 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For a more detailed look at Outer Banks's conditions throughout the year, check out our Outer Banks climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United States of America, check out our Outer Banks's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Outer Banks?
Manteo
In December Manteo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Kitty Hawk
In December Kitty Hawk generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Buxton
In December Buxton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Corolla
In December Corolla generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Duck
In December Duck generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Outer Banks, in the United States of America.
Is December the best time to visit Outer Banks?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Outer Banks due to the typically unpleasant weather in Manteo.
Generally speaking, April, May and June provide perfect weather in Manteo. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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