December weather forecast
North Carolina, USA

December in North Carolina ushers in winter, and the state experiences a significant shift in weather patterns.

In the Coastal Plains, temperatures range from 34°F (1.1°C) to 55°F (12.8°C). Coastal cities like Wilmington transition fully into winter, with chillier winds and occasional frost.

The Piedmont Division experiences temperatures from 32°F (0°C) to 54°F (12.2°C). Cities such as Raleigh and Charlotte may encounter periodic snowfall or sleet, though it rarely accumulates.

In the Mountain Division, temperatures typically range from 25°F (-3.9°C) to 45°F (7.2°C). Asheville and the surrounding mountainous areas are subject to more frequent snowfall, with accumulations varying by elevation. The high mountain slopes may receive up to 50" (1270mm) of snow throughout the winter season.

December represents the true onset of winter in North Carolina, with a marked drop in temperatures compared to November. Snow and sleet become possibilities, particularly in the Piedmont and Mountain Divisions. The coastal areas remain relatively milder but are not immune to winter's chill. The decrease in daylight hours, combined with often overcast skies, gives December a distinct cold and somber ambiance. However, the holiday spirit infuses warmth into the month, with festive lights and decorations brightening the cities and towns. Despite the cooler weather, winter activities and holiday celebrations become focal points of community engagement. The transition from the reflective November to the festive December is one of contrasts, embodying both the cold reality of winter and the warmth of human connection and celebration.

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• Charlotte - December »
  The most humid month in Charlotte is December, with an average relative humidity of 75%. In Charlotte in December, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Raleigh - December »
  In Raleigh during December, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.
• Greensboro - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Greensboro is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight. In December, in Greensboro, North Carolina, the rain falls for 10.2 days.
• Durham - December »
  December is the most humid month in Durham, North Carolina, with an average relative humidity of 77%. December is the first month it typically snows in Durham, North Carolina.
• Winston-Salem - December »
  In Winston-Salem during December, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation. In Winston-Salem in December, during 1 snowfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Fayetteville - December »
  In Fayetteville during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation. December has the shortest days of the year in Fayetteville with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
• Cary - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Cary is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight. The most humid month in Cary is December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.
• Wilmington - December »
  The months with the highest humidity in Wilmington are August, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%. August, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months in Wilmington.
• High Point - December »
  In High Point in December, during 9.9 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. December has the shortest days of the year in High Point with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
• Asheville - December »
  In Asheville in December, during 2.1 snowfall days, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Although Asheville has shorter daylight hours in December, the amount of sunshine per day remains consistent when compared with November.
• Concord - December »
  The month with the most snowfall in Concord is December, when snow falls for 0.7 days and typically aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow. The month with the most snowfall in Concord is December, when snow falls for 0.7 days and typically aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow.
• Gastonia - December »
  The month with the most snowfall in Gastonia is December, when snow falls for 0.6 days and typically aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow. In Gastonia, North Carolina, in December, during 11.8 rainfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.