North Carolina in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in North Carolina in december 2024
The weather in North Carolina in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 74cm
Weather at 6am
41°F
Clear/Sunny
42% of time
15%
14%
14%
Weather at 12pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
47% of time
23%
14%
9%
Weather at 6pm
47°F
Clear/Sunny
45% of time
21%
11%
10%
Weather at 3am
41°F
41%
18%
13%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in North Carolina in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in North Carolina in december.
The climate of North Carolina in december is very bad
The climate in december in North Carolina is relatively dry (with 5.1in of rainfall over 6 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in november it receives an average of 4.6in of precipitation over 4 days.
The climate is rather cool around this city this month, but it is tolerable by dressing hot. The high seasonal norm is 54°F. The minimum is 41°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in North Carolina is 47°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in North Carolina in the month of december with a maximum record of 74°F in 2013 and a minimum record of 16°F in 2010. You can expect to have about 8 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 26% of time.
On this month of december, day length in North Carolina is generally 09:45. The sun rises at 07:19 and sets at 17:04.
December: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in december, there are destinations with better weather than North Carolina:
In december, Miami (Florida) has perfect weather.
Furthermore, Hawaii (Honolulu), Houston, Phoenix (Arizona), Carolina Beach, Dauphin Island (Alabama) and Edisto Beach have good weather.
Finally, California, Louisiana, Atlanta, Dallas, Austin and Myrtle Beach have a tolerable climate, but better than North Carolina.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of North Carolina in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the last years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 74°F (2013) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 16°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 8 day(s) (26%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.5in (2013) | ||||
| Snowfall | 74cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 85% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.71km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 40% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:19 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:04 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:45 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in North Carolina in december 2023:
40°F to 58°F
56°F to 65°F
61°F to 68°F
49°F to 61°F
41°F to 56°F
40°F to 49°F
32°F to 52°F
40°F to 59°F
45°F to 68°F
59°F to 65°F
38°F to 47°F
32°F to 50°F
36°F to 52°F
36°F to 49°F
34°F to 54°F
38°F to 54°F
47°F to 58°F
45°F to 54°F
31°F to 41°F
29°F to 49°F
34°F to 52°F
38°F to 52°F
38°F to 56°F
41°F to 61°F
45°F to 59°F
56°F to 59°F
56°F to 59°F
49°F to 58°F
36°F to 50°F
32°F to 47°F
34°F to 50°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in december
Cities near North Carolina:
| Virginia in december | very bad weather |
| Carolina Beach in december | good weather |
| Myrtle Beach in december | tolerable weather |
| South Carolina in december | tolerable weather |
| Virginia Beach in december | bad weather |
| Nags Head in december | tolerable weather |
| Charleston in december | good weather |
| Edisto Beach in december | good weather |
| Washington D. C. in december | very bad weather |
| Maryland in december | very bad weather |
| Hilton Head Island in december | good weather |
| Baltimore in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
North Carolina
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Weather data for North Carolina in december:
Weather data for North Carolina for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in North Carolina. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in North Carolina can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to North Carolina.