December weather in Hillsborough, NC
The average temperature in Hillsborough in December is 42.9°F (32.8°F–52.9°F). Average precipitation: 3.55 inches.
December is a winter month in Hillsborough, and is cooler than the annual average of 59.1°F. Daily temperatures swing about 20.1°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 11 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 33m. For travel, December is cool.
Avg High
52.9°F
Avg Low
32.8°F
Precipitation
3.55 in
Daylight
9h 33m
December records in Hillsborough
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 73.0°F (2014) | 25.3°F (2013) | 0.59 in (2019) |
| December 2 | 69.8°F (2021) | 24.6°F (2022) | 1.72 in (2009) |
| December 3 | 74.3°F (2012) | 21.7°F (2008) | 0.13 in (2022) |
| December 4 | 72.1°F (2021) | 19.4°F (2024) | 0.39 in (2020) |
| December 5 | 68.0°F (2017) | 26.8°F (2010) | 0.37 in (2009) |
| December 6 | 76.1°F (2013) | 20.8°F (2010) | 0.43 in (2016) |
| December 7 | 68.5°F (2013) | 18.7°F (2024) | 0.80 in (2011) |
| December 8 | 67.5°F (2024) | 13.6°F (2010) | 1.03 in (2017) |
| December 9 | 71.6°F (2012) | 17.8°F (2010) | 2.30 in (2018) |
| December 10 | 78.1°F (2007) | 20.7°F (2016) | 1.40 in (2023) |
| December 11 | 73.6°F (2007) | 20.3°F (2016) | 2.51 in (2024) |
| December 12 | 77.0°F (2007) | 21.0°F (2009) | 0.26 in (2008) |
| December 13 | 73.6°F (2007) | 21.4°F (2013) | 1.05 in (2019) |
| December 14 | 70.0°F (2015) | 13.3°F (2010) | 1.17 in (2020) |
| December 15 | 70.5°F (2015) | 13.3°F (2025) | 1.22 in (2022) |
| December 16 | 68.9°F (2019) | 17.4°F (2016) | 1.06 in (2020) |
| December 17 | 71.8°F (2021) | 25.7°F (2025) | 2.91 in (2023) |
| December 18 | 71.2°F (2016) | 18.9°F (2007) | 0.70 in (2009) |
| December 19 | 72.1°F (2017) | 23.9°F (2019) | 0.83 in (2021) |
| December 20 | 65.1°F (2013) | 21.4°F (2010) | 0.94 in (2018) |
| December 21 | 73.4°F (2013) | 23.9°F (2009) | 0.71 in (2008) |
| December 22 | 76.1°F (2013) | 19.9°F (2008) | 1.09 in (2022) |
| December 23 | 70.5°F (2015) | 13.6°F (2022) | 3.39 in (2015) |
| December 24 | 75.0°F (2015) | 7.5°F (2022) | 2.43 in (2020) |
| December 25 | 73.4°F (2025) | 16.3°F (2022) | 1.35 in (2009) |
| December 26 | 72.0°F (2021) | 14.0°F (2022) | 1.35 in (2012) |
| December 27 | 74.7°F (2015) | 21.7°F (2020) | 1.21 in (2023) |
| December 28 | 72.3°F (2021) | 16.3°F (2017) | 1.37 in (2018) |
| December 29 | 72.1°F (2015) | 12.4°F (2017) | 1.70 in (2013) |
| December 30 | 73.2°F (2019) | 21.6°F (2009) | 2.83 in (2015) |
| December 31 | 68.7°F (2021) | 22.5°F (2016) | 0.39 in (2022) |