Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
55°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Raleigh
United States · North America
Cool days and good sunshine.
Good overall
Daytime high
55°F
Lows around 37°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
7 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 9 wet days this month.
29%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
6.8 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryDecember Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 46° and nights feel near 33°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
45%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
6 mphDecember Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 51°F, easing to about 46°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning45°F
Rain14%
Cloud56%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday52°F
Rain14%
Cloud56%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon51°F
Rain12%
Cloud54%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowEarly evening46°F
Rain12%
Cloud54%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52 | 34 | 3.6 | 9 | 6.9 | 66 |
| Feb | 56 | 37 | 3.2 | 9 | 7.6 | 65 |
| Mar | 64 | 43 | 3.8 | 10 | 8.5 | 62 |
| Apr | 73 | 52 | 3.6 | 9 | 10.1 | 61 |
| May | 79 | 60 | 3.6 | 11 | 11.0 | 67 |
| Jun | 86 | 68 | 3.7 | 12 | 11.7 | 70 |
| Jul | 89 | 72 | 4.7 | 16 | 11.6 | 73 |
| Aug | 87 | 71 | 4.4 | 14 | 10.8 | 75 |
| Sep | 81 | 65 | 5.0 | 10 | 9.3 | 75 |
| Oct | 72 | 53 | 2.8 | 7 | 8.3 | 73 |
| Nov | 63 | 43 | 3.1 | 8 | 7.6 | 69 |
| Dec | 55 | 37 | 3.6 | 9 | 6.8 | 70 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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