December weather in Cape Carteret, NC
The average temperature in Cape Carteret in December is 47.6°F (36.6°F–58.6°F). Average precipitation: 3.97 inches.
December is a winter month in Cape Carteret, and is cooler than the annual average of 62°F. Daily temperatures swing about 22°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 12 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 41m. For travel, December is cool.
Avg High
58.6°F
Avg Low
36.6°F
Precipitation
3.97 in
Daylight
9h 41m
December records in Cape Carteret
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 78.1°F (2001) | 21.0°F (2024) | 1.33 in (1996) |
| December 2 | 73.9°F (2015) | 21.0°F (2002) | 2.31 in (2009) |
| December 3 | 75.9°F (1998) | 21.9°F (2024) | 0.65 in (2000) |
| December 4 | 79.0°F (1998) | 19.9°F (2024) | 0.85 in (2003) |
| December 5 | 79.0°F (1998) | 24.1°F (2006) | 1.57 in (2016) |
| December 6 | 77.0°F (1998) | 21.0°F (2024) | 0.87 in (2016) |
| December 7 | 80.1°F (2001) | 17.1°F (2024) | 1.30 in (2015) |
| December 8 | 75.9°F (1998) | 17.1°F (2010) | 1.40 in (2021) |
| December 9 | 75.9°F (1998) | 15.1°F (2006) | 2.06 in (2018) |
| December 10 | 75.9°F (2007) | 21.0°F (2006) | 2.32 in (2003) |
| December 11 | 75.9°F (2007) | 21.0°F (2016) | 1.67 in (2008) |
| December 12 | 77.0°F (2007) | 26.1°F (2013) | 0.75 in (2016) |
| December 13 | 73.9°F (2015) | 23.0°F (2013) | 0.92 in (2019) |
| December 14 | 73.9°F (2015) | 21.9°F (2010) | 2.31 in (2003) |
| December 15 | 73.9°F (2015) | 17.1°F (2010) | 1.81 in (2007) |
| December 16 | 73.0°F (2011) | 16.0°F (2010) | 1.87 in (2007) |
| December 17 | 75.0°F (2021) | 24.1°F (2007) | 2.31 in (2023) |
| December 18 | 73.9°F (2006) | 21.0°F (2007) | 1.16 in (2005) |
| December 19 | 71.1°F (2025) | 24.1°F (2019) | 0.69 in (2025) |
| December 20 | 72.0°F (2008) | 15.1°F (2004) | 0.97 in (2018) |
| December 21 | 71.1°F (2013) | 16.0°F (1996) | 0.57 in (2021) |
| December 22 | 75.9°F (1998) | 21.0°F (2005) | 2.10 in (2022) |
| December 23 | 73.9°F (2015) | 19.0°F (2008) | 1.52 in (2006) |
| December 24 | 75.9°F (2015) | 18.0°F (2022) | 1.92 in (2014) |
| December 25 | 73.9°F (2015) | 17.1°F (2022) | 2.13 in (2009) |
| December 26 | 75.9°F (2015) | 17.1°F (2022) | 1.30 in (1998) |
| December 27 | 75.9°F (2015) | 21.9°F (2004) | 1.70 in (2023) |
| December 28 | 73.9°F (2019) | 19.9°F (2004) | 0.78 in (2018) |
| December 29 | 75.9°F (2021) | 21.9°F (2017) | 1.13 in (2012) |
| December 30 | 75.9°F (2015) | 21.9°F (2017) | 0.70 in (2019) |
| December 31 | 73.9°F (2021) | 19.9°F (2025) | 1.12 in (2009) |