Sea Temperature in Hatteras in December

Complete information on the sea temperature range in the Atlantic Ocean in Hatteras in December. Historical daily data. Climate details for December. Tips on swimming conditions and beach relaxation in Hatteras. We find every spot where you can swim and tell you what the water temperature is there today and throughout the year.

Water Temperature Range in Hatteras in December

54°F

MINIMUN

61°F

AVERAGE

68°F

MAXIMUM

Historical Data of Water Temperature in December in Hatteras

Water Temperature Chart for Atlantic Ocean in Hatteras in December

Sea Temperature Table in Hatteras in December Over the Past Years

Day	2024	2023	2022	Average
Dec 1	63°C	57°C	63°C	61°C
Dec 2	63°C	61°C	63°C	62°C
Dec 3	63°C	63°C	61°C	62°C
Dec 4	61°C	61°C	61°C	61°C
Dec 5	61°C	61°C	61°C	62°C
Dec 6	61°C	61°C	61°C	62°C
Dec 7	63°C	61°C	63°C	62°C
Dec 8	61°C	63°C	61°C	61°C
Dec 9	61°C	61°C	59°C	60°C
Dec 10	59°C	59°C	61°C	61°C
Dec 11	63°C	59°C	61°C	61°C
Dec 12	61°C	59°C	61°C	60°C
Dec 13	61°C	59°C	59°C	60°C
Dec 14	61°C	61°C	59°C	60°C
Dec 15	63°C	59°C	59°C	61°C
Dec 16	63°C	59°C	59°C	61°C
Dec 17	63°C	59°C	59°C	61°C
Dec 18	63°C	61°C	55°C	61°C
Dec 19	61°C	61°C	55°C	60°C
Dec 20	61°C	59°C	57°C	60°C
Dec 21	59°C	59°C	57°C	59°C
Dec 22	63°C	57°C	55°C	60°C
Dec 23	61°C	57°C	57°C	60°C
Dec 24	61°C	57°C	57°C	59°C
Dec 25	57°C	57°C	57°C	58°C
Dec 26	57°C	57°C	57°C	58°C
Dec 27	59°C	59°C	59°C	60°C
Dec 28	57°C	59°C	57°C	59°C
Dec 29	57°C	55°C	57°C	58°C
Dec 30	57°C	55°C	55°C	57°C

Hatteras Climate and Swimming Opportunities in December

59°F

Average Day Air Temperature

43°F

Average Night Air Temperature

4 in

Precipitation Amount per Month

9 days

Number of Rainy Days

10 hrs

Daylight
per Day

5 hrs

Sunshine
per Day

10 mph

Average Wind Speed

73%

Average
humidity

Hatteras lies within the North Carolina in United States. The average daytime temperature in Hatteras in December is 59°F (15°C), while the nighttime average is 43°F (6°C). There are typically nine rainy days during the month, with a total precipitation of 4.3 inches (110 mm). The daylight duration in December in Hatteras is 10 hours, with an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day. The average wind speed in December is 11 mph (17 km/h), and the humidity level is around 73%.

The water temperature in Hatteras in December ranges from 55°F to 61°F (13°C to 16°C). At the beginning of the month, the average temperature is around 63°F (17°C), shifting to 61°F (16°C) by mid-December and reaching 59°F (15°C) in the last ten days. Overall, the average sea temperature in Hatteras for December is 61°F (16°C).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Water Temperatures in December in Hatteras

What is the sea temperature in Hatteras in December?

The water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Hatteras in December ranges from 55°F to 61°F (13°C to 16°C).

Is it possible to swim in the Atlantic Ocean in Cape Cod in December?

The average sea temperature in Cape Cod in December is 45°F (7°C), and the air temperature is 44°F (6°C), so still too cold for most swimmers. Only short dips in proper gear are advisable.