Sea Temperature in Oak Island in December

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

52°F

MINIMUN

61°F

AVERAGE

70°F

MAXIMUM

Historical Data of Water Temperature in December in Oak Island

Water Temperature Chart for Atlantic Ocean in Oak Island in December

Sea Temperature Table in Oak Island in December Over the Past Years

Day	2024	2023	2022	Average
Dec 1	63°C	61°C	61°C	61°C
Dec 2	61°C	59°C	61°C	60°C
Dec 3	61°C	59°C	61°C	60°C
Dec 4	61°C	59°C	61°C	60°C
Dec 5	59°C	61°C	61°C	60°C
Dec 6	59°C	61°C	61°C	60°C
Dec 7	57°C	59°C	61°C	60°C
Dec 8	57°C	57°C	59°C	59°C
Dec 9	55°C	57°C	61°C	59°C
Dec 10	57°C	59°C	61°C	60°C
Dec 11	55°C	59°C	61°C	59°C
Dec 12	57°C	59°C	61°C	59°C
Dec 13	55°C	59°C	61°C	59°C
Dec 14	55°C	59°C	59°C	59°C
Dec 15	55°C	57°C	59°C	58°C
Dec 16	55°C	57°C	59°C	58°C
Dec 17	55°C	55°C	59°C	58°C
Dec 18	55°C	57°C	59°C	58°C
Dec 19	55°C	57°C	59°C	58°C
Dec 20	57°C	57°C	57°C	58°C
Dec 21	55°C	57°C	55°C	57°C
Dec 22	55°C	57°C	55°C	57°C
Dec 23	55°C	57°C	55°C	57°C
Dec 24	55°C	55°C	55°C	56°C
Dec 25	54°C	57°C	54°C	56°C
Dec 26	54°C	57°C	54°C	56°C
Dec 27	54°C	57°C	52°C	56°C
Dec 28	54°C	57°C	52°C	56°C
Dec 29	54°C	57°C	52°C	56°C
Dec 30	54°C	59°C	52°C	57°C

Oak Island Climate and Swimming Opportunities in December

59°F

Average Day Air Temperature

37°F

Average Night Air Temperature

4 in

Precipitation Amount per Month

9 days

Number of Rainy Days

10 hrs

Daylight
per Day

6 hrs

Sunshine
per Day

10 mph

Average Wind Speed

72%

Average
humidity

Oak Island lies within the North Carolina in United States. The average daytime temperature in Oak Island in December is 59°F (15°C), while the nighttime average is 38°F (3°C). There are typically nine rainy days during the month, with a total precipitation of 3.7 inches (93 mm). The daylight duration in December in Oak Island is 10 hours, with an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day. The average wind speed in December is 11 mph (17 km/h), and the humidity level is around 72%.

The water temperature in Oak Island 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 61°F (16°C), shifting to 59°F (15°C) by mid-December and reaching 57°F (14°C) in the last ten days. Overall, the average sea temperature in Oak Island for December is 59°F (15°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 Oak Island

What is the sea temperature in Oak Island in December?

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

Is it possible to swim in the Atlantic Ocean in Oak Island in December?

The average sea temperature in Oak Island in December is 59°F (15°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.