Temperature in Outer Banks in December

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Outer Banks, the United States of America this December.

Outer Banks, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences moderate average maximum daytime temperatures in December, ranging from 13°C (55°F) in Duck to 15°C (59°F) in Buxton. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Buxton and 7°C (45°F) in Duck. In December, it is winter.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Outer Banks, the United States of America in December?

Explore the map below to discover average December temperatures at the top destinations in Outer Banks. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Best Places to Visit in Outer Banks in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Outer Banks temperatures in December: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Outer Banks, the United States of America in December?

Manteo averages a daytime high of 14°C (57°F) in December, which is moderate for Outer Banks, the United States of America.

How cold does it get at night in Outer Banks, the United States of America in December?

After dark, Manteo cools to about 6°C (43°F) on an average December night.

What is the warmest city in December in Outer Banks, the United States of America?

According to our recent database analysis, Buxton is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 15°C (59°F) and rarely drops below 8°C (46°F) during the night.

What is the coldest city in December in Outer Banks, the United States of America?

The coldest city in December in Outer Banks, the United States of America is Duck when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 13°C (55°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 7°C (45°F).

How much sun does Outer Banks, the United States of America get in December?

Manteo usually sees around 141 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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