Nags Head — Water Temperature in December

Water Temperature Range

10°C

minimum

12°C

average

19°C

maximum

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Water Temperature Chart for Month

The chart shows the average daily water temperature for each day of the month based on historical data.

Table of Water Temperatures by Day of the Month for Previous Years

Day	2025	2024	2023	2022
DEC 1	14°C	14°C	15°C	13°C
DEC 2	14°C	14°C	14°C	13°C
DEC 3	14°C	14°C	14°C	14°C
DEC 4	14°C	13°C	14°C	13°C
DEC 5	13°C	13°C	13°C	13°C
DEC 6	14°C	13°C	13°C	13°C
DEC 7	13°C	13°C	13°C	13°C
DEC 8	13°C	13°C	13°C	13°C
DEC 9	13°C	13°C	12°C	13°C
DEC 10	12°C	12°C	12°C	12°C
DEC 11	13°C	12°C	12°C	12°C
DEC 12	13°C	12°C	13°C	12°C
DEC 13	12°C	12°C	12°C	12°C
DEC 14	12°C	11°C	13°C	12°C
DEC 15	12°C	10°C	12°C	12°C
DEC 16	12°C	11°C	12°C	12°C
DEC 17	12°C	11°C	12°C	12°C
DEC 18	12°C	11°C	13°C	12°C
DEC 19	12°C	11°C	13°C	12°C
DEC 20	11°C	11°C	12°C	11°C
DEC 21	12°C	12°C	12°C	11°C
DEC 22	12°C	13°C	12°C	11°C
DEC 23	11°C	12°C	11°C	10°C
DEC 24	11°C	11°C	11°C	10°C
DEC 25	11°C	12°C	11°C	10°C
DEC 26	11°C	11°C	11°C	10°C
DEC 27	11°C	11°C	10°C	10°C
DEC 28	11°C	11°C	11°C	11°C
DEC 29	11°C	11°C	10°C	10°C
DEC 30	10°C	10°C	10°C	10°C
DEC 31	11°C	11°C	10°C	11°C

December: Climate and Swimming Opportunities

Average Night Air Temperature

5°C

Average Day Air Temperature

15°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

89 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

10 hrs

Sunshine per Day

5 hrs

Average Wind Speed

16 km/h

Average Humidity

71%

With such a ratio between the average monthly temperatures of water and air, swimming feels very cold and is only for cold-water enthusiasts. Most people will prefer just a brief splash, because warming up afterward can take time.