December weather in Chapel Hill, NC
The average temperature in Chapel Hill in December is 44.4°F (34.5°F–54.2°F). Average precipitation: 3.35 inches.
December is a winter month in Chapel Hill, and is cooler than the annual average of 60.6°F. Daily temperatures swing about 19.7°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 10 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 34m. For travel, December is cool.
Avg High
54.2°F
Avg Low
34.5°F
Precipitation
3.35 in
Daylight
9h 34m
December records in Chapel Hill
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 73.9°F (2014) | 23.0°F (1999) | 0.34 in (2010) |
| December 2 | 68.0°F (2009) | 21.0°F (1999) | 1.82 in (2009) |
| December 3 | 75.0°F (2012) | 25.2°F (2008) | 0.05 in (2006) |
| December 4 | 71.1°F (2001) | 21.9°F (2000) | 0.55 in (2003) |
| December 5 | 75.0°F (2001) | 21.9°F (2000) | 1.38 in (2005) |
| December 6 | 77.0°F (2013) | 23.2°F (2010) | 0.36 in (2016) |
| December 7 | 75.9°F (2001) | 21.2°F (2010) | 0.59 in (2011) |
| December 8 | 73.9°F (2001) | 16.2°F (2010) | 0.87 in (2017) |
| December 9 | 72.0°F (2012) | 15.3°F (2006) | 0.62 in (2009) |
| December 10 | 79.0°F (2007) | 21.2°F (2016) | 1.63 in (2003) |
| December 11 | 75.0°F (2007) | 24.3°F (2016) | 1.36 in (2008) |
| December 12 | 77.0°F (2007) | 23.2°F (2009) | 0.34 in (2008) |
| December 13 | 73.9°F (2007) | 22.1°F (2017) | 1.08 in (2002) |
| December 14 | 71.1°F (2015) | 15.3°F (2010) | 0.83 in (1999) |
| December 15 | 71.1°F (2015) | 19.2°F (2010) | 1.61 in (2005) |
| December 16 | 66.9°F (2006) | 18.0°F (2004) | 0.70 in (2011) |
| December 17 | 70.0°F (2006) | 26.1°F (1999) | 1.23 in (2015) |
| December 18 | 73.9°F (2006) | 20.1°F (2007) | 0.62 in (2009) |
| December 19 | 73.0°F (2008) | 24.1°F (2004) | 0.33 in (2009) |
| December 20 | 66.0°F (2013) | 10.9°F (2004) | 0.36 in (2017) |
| December 21 | 73.9°F (2013) | 17.1°F (2000) | 0.63 in (2008) |
| December 22 | 77.0°F (2013) | 21.9°F (2005) | 0.98 in (2006) |
| December 23 | 71.1°F (2015) | 16.0°F (2000) | 2.52 in (2015) |
| December 24 | 75.9°F (2015) | 15.1°F (2000) | 1.35 in (2014) |
| December 25 | 73.0°F (2015) | 18.0°F (2000) | 1.63 in (2006) |
| December 26 | 73.0°F (2015) | 12.0°F (2000) | 1.49 in (2012) |
| December 27 | 73.9°F (2015) | 21.9°F (2002) | 0.31 in (2011) |
| December 28 | 73.9°F (2008) | 18.1°F (2017) | 0.50 in (2015) |
| December 29 | 73.0°F (2015) | 14.2°F (2017) | 1.59 in (2013) |
| December 30 | 66.0°F (2008) | 19.0°F (2000) | 2.54 in (2015) |
| December 31 | 66.9°F (2002) | 19.9°F (2000) | 0.24 in (2015) |