December weather in Southern Shores, NC
The average temperature in Southern Shores in December is 47.5°F (40.2°F–54.9°F). Average precipitation: 3.34 inches.
December is a winter month in Southern Shores, and is cooler than the annual average of 61.6°F. Daily temperatures swing about 14.7°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 7 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 33m. For travel, December is cool.
Avg High
54.9°F
Avg Low
40.2°F
Precipitation
3.34 in
Daylight
9h 33m
December records in Southern Shores
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 73.9°F (1998) | 28.9°F (1976) | 0.55 in (2022) |
| December 2 | 73.9°F (1991) | 27.0°F (1976) | 0.78 in (1972) |
| December 3 | 72.0°F (1991) | 28.0°F (2008) | 2.15 in (2009) |
| December 4 | 80.1°F (1978) | 25.0°F (1976) | 0.40 in (2000) |
| December 5 | 73.0°F (1978) | 27.0°F (1988) | 1.42 in (2002) |
| December 6 | 78.1°F (1998) | 28.9°F (1969) | 1.15 in (1983) |
| December 7 | 78.1°F (2001) | 25.0°F (1984) | 0.94 in (1979) |
| December 8 | 77.0°F (1978) | 28.0°F (1984) | 1.31 in (1989) |
| December 9 | 81.0°F (1978) | 26.1°F (1984) | 1.56 in (2009) |
| December 10 | 73.0°F (1972) | 23.0°F (1976) | 1.80 in (2004) |
| December 11 | 73.9°F (1971) | 25.0°F (1974) | 0.98 in (1967) |
| December 12 | 75.0°F (1970) | 27.0°F (1993) | 1.98 in (1982) |
| December 13 | 71.1°F (1979) | 21.9°F (1973) | 2.00 in (1966) |
| December 14 | 75.0°F (2015) | 28.9°F (1969) | 2.06 in (2023) |
| December 15 | 75.9°F (1971) | 19.9°F (2025) | 0.80 in (2018) |
| December 16 | 75.0°F (1971) | 19.9°F (2025) | 2.66 in (2007) |
| December 17 | 73.0°F (2015) | 26.1°F (1972) | 1.10 in (2000) |
| December 18 | 70.0°F (2016) | 23.0°F (1980) | 1.82 in (2023) |
| December 19 | 70.0°F (1984) | 21.9°F (1975) | 1.52 in (1995) |
| December 20 | 71.1°F (1984) | 16.0°F (2004) | 0.70 in (2018) |
| December 21 | 69.1°F (1967) | 24.1°F (2004) | 1.95 in (1973) |
| December 22 | 75.9°F (1967) | 17.1°F (1989) | 1.50 in (2014) |
| December 23 | 72.0°F (1990) | 21.9°F (1989) | 2.92 in (2006) |
| December 24 | 72.0°F (1990) | 19.0°F (2022) | 1.38 in (1978) |
| December 25 | 73.9°F (2015) | 18.0°F (1976) | 1.88 in (2005) |
| December 26 | 71.1°F (1973) | 17.1°F (1985) | 2.70 in (2012) |
| December 27 | 73.0°F (2015) | 24.1°F (2022) | 0.93 in (1997) |
| December 28 | 73.0°F (1971) | 23.0°F (1977) | 1.18 in (1980) |
| December 29 | 75.0°F (2015) | 24.1°F (1977) | 1.90 in (1991) |
| December 30 | 75.0°F (1971) | 24.1°F (1985) | 1.25 in (2015) |
| December 31 | 75.0°F (1973) | 19.0°F (1993) | 1.35 in (1977) |