Sea Temperature in Nags Head in December

Complete information on the sea temperature range in the Atlantic Ocean in Nags Head in December. Historical daily data. Climate details for December. Tips on swimming conditions and beach relaxation in Nags Head. 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 Nags Head in December

50°F

MINIMUN

58°F

AVERAGE

66°F

MAXIMUM

Historical Data of Water Temperature in December in Nags Head

Water Temperature Chart for Atlantic Ocean in Nags Head in December

Sea Temperature Table in Nags Head in December Over the Past Years

Day	2024	2023	2022	Average
Dec 1	57°C	55°C	59°C	57°C
Dec 2	57°C	57°C	59°C	58°C
Dec 3	57°C	55°C	57°C	57°C
Dec 4	55°C	55°C	57°C	57°C
Dec 5	55°C	55°C	59°C	57°C
Dec 6	55°C	55°C	57°C	57°C
Dec 7	55°C	55°C	57°C	56°C
Dec 8	54°C	55°C	55°C	55°C
Dec 9	54°C	54°C	54°C	55°C
Dec 10	54°C	54°C	57°C	55°C
Dec 11	55°C	54°C	57°C	55°C
Dec 12	54°C	54°C	55°C	55°C
Dec 13	55°C	54°C	54°C	55°C
Dec 14	54°C	54°C	54°C	55°C
Dec 15	54°C	54°C	54°C	54°C
Dec 16	54°C	54°C	54°C	54°C
Dec 17	55°C	54°C	52°C	54°C
Dec 18	55°C	54°C	54°C	55°C
Dec 19	54°C	52°C	52°C	53°C
Dec 20	54°C	52°C	52°C	53°C
Dec 21	54°C	52°C	52°C	53°C
Dec 22	52°C	50°C	52°C	52°C
Dec 23	52°C	50°C	50°C	51°C
Dec 24	52°C	50°C	52°C	52°C
Dec 25	52°C	50°C	50°C	51°C
Dec 26	50°C	50°C	52°C	51°C
Dec 27	52°C	52°C	52°C	52°C
Dec 28	50°C	50°C	52°C	51°C
Dec 29	50°C	50°C	50°C	51°C
Dec 30	50°C	52°C	52°C	52°C

Nags Head Climate and Swimming Opportunities in December

59°F

Average Day Air Temperature

41°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

71%

Average
humidity

Nags Head lies within the North Carolina in United States. The average daytime temperature in Nags Head in December is 59°F (15°C), while the nighttime average is 40°F (5°C). There are typically nine rainy days during the month, with a total precipitation of 3.5 inches (89 mm). The daylight duration in December in Nags Head is 10 hours, with an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day. The average wind speed in December is 10 mph (16 km/h), and the humidity level is around 71%.

The water temperature in Nags Head in December ranges from 50°F to 57°F (10°C to 14°C). At the beginning of the month, the average temperature is around 57°F (14°C), shifting to 55°F (13°C) by mid-December and reaching 52°F (11°C) in the last ten days. Overall, the average sea temperature in Nags Head for December is 54°F (12°C). The water is cool, but many swimmers can tolerate it, especially with the sun out. Acclimatization is helpful.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Water Temperatures in December in Nags Head

What is the sea temperature in Nags Head in December?

The water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Nags Head in December ranges from 50°F to 57°F (10°C to 14°C).

Is it possible to swim in the Atlantic Ocean in Nags Head in December?

The average sea temperature in Nags Head in December is 54°F (12°C), and the air temperature is 59°F (15°C), so the water is cool, but many swimmers can tolerate it, especially with the sun out. Acclimatization is helpful.