December weather in Morehead City, NC
The average temperature in Morehead City in December is 49.5°F (40.1°F–58.8°F). Average precipitation: 4.44 inches.
December is a winter month in Morehead City, and is cooler than the annual average of 63.2°F. Daily temperatures swing about 18.7°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 10 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 41m. For travel, December is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
58.8°F
Avg Low
40.1°F
Precipitation
4.44 in
Daylight
9h 41m
December records in Morehead City
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 79.0°F (1998) | 24.1°F (1960) | 1.39 in (2020) |
| December 2 | 77.0°F (1998) | 19.9°F (1967) | 2.15 in (1986) |
| December 3 | 78.1°F (1998) | 24.1°F (2005) | 1.52 in (2025) |
| December 4 | 75.9°F (1982) | 23.0°F (1989) | 2.85 in (1962) |
| December 5 | 75.0°F (2013) | 23.0°F (1988) | 2.00 in (2016) |
| December 6 | 73.9°F (1982) | 21.9°F (1997) | 2.28 in (1954) |
| December 7 | 75.9°F (1996) | 21.0°F (1997) | 2.83 in (1979) |
| December 8 | 75.9°F (1978) | 19.9°F (1970) | 2.03 in (1989) |
| December 9 | 73.0°F (1953) | 19.9°F (2006) | 3.80 in (1973) |
| December 10 | 73.0°F (1987) | 21.0°F (1968) | 2.50 in (2018) |
| December 11 | 73.9°F (2007) | 19.9°F (1977) | 2.01 in (2023) |
| December 12 | 72.0°F (1991) | 16.0°F (1957) | 1.50 in (1986) |
| December 13 | 75.9°F (1956) | 14.0°F (1962) | 1.13 in (1966) |
| December 14 | 78.1°F (1949) | 18.0°F (1960) | 2.24 in (2003) |
| December 15 | 75.9°F (1984) | 19.0°F (2010) | 2.49 in (2013) |
| December 16 | 73.0°F (1984) | 19.0°F (2025) | 3.83 in (2007) |
| December 17 | 71.1°F (1956) | 18.0°F (1988) | 1.08 in (1973) |
| December 18 | 75.9°F (1984) | 18.0°F (1972) | 2.25 in (1996) |
| December 19 | 72.0°F (1967) | 18.0°F (1975) | 1.12 in (2025) |
| December 20 | 73.9°F (1998) | 17.1°F (1975) | 0.86 in (2021) |
| December 21 | 72.0°F (1967) | 14.0°F (1981) | 3.00 in (1973) |
| December 22 | 75.0°F (1990) | 18.0°F (1985) | 1.96 in (1972) |
| December 23 | 73.9°F (1990) | 15.1°F (1989) | 3.00 in (1994) |
| December 24 | 73.0°F (2015) | 14.0°F (1989) | 2.01 in (2003) |
| December 25 | 73.9°F (1974) | 3.0°F (1983) | 1.32 in (1997) |
| December 26 | 73.0°F (1982) | 8.1°F (1983) | 1.96 in (1957) |
| December 27 | 77.0°F (2015) | 15.1°F (1989) | 1.36 in (2011) |
| December 28 | 75.9°F (2015) | 18.0°F (1977) | 5.90 in (1980) |
| December 29 | 73.0°F (1990) | 18.0°F (1977) | 1.48 in (1991) |
| December 30 | 75.0°F (1996) | 19.9°F (1995) | 1.38 in (2007) |
| December 31 | 75.9°F (2015) | 15.1°F (1983) | 2.26 in (1975) |