Raleigh Weather in December: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind

Temperature
9.1°C
48.5°F
High temperature
15°C
59°F
Low temperature
3.7°C
38.7°F
Feels like
8.7°C
47.6°F
Rainy days
16 days
Rainfall level
4.92mm
0.19 inch
Cloud coverage
54.4%
Wind speed
15.7km/h
9.7mph
Daylight time
9:46:41
UV index
4.4
1
partly cloudy day
11.0°C
52.0°F
2
rain
18.8°C
66.0°F
3
cloudy
18.8°C
66.0°F
4
partly cloudy day
11.8°C
53.0°F
5
partly cloudy day
8.0°C
46.0°F
6
rain
6.6°C
44.0°F
7
partly cloudy day
5.7°C
42.0°F
8
partly cloudy day
9.4°C
49.0°F
9
partly cloudy day
14.3°C
58.0°F
10
rain
17.8°C
64.0°F
11
rain
5.6°C
42.0°F
12
clear day
3.8°C
39.0°F
13
partly cloudy day
6.0°C
43.0°F
14
clear day
4.4°C
40.0°F
15
clear day
5.1°C
41.0°F
16
partly cloudy day
7.1°C
45.0°F
17
rain
11.1°C
52.0°F
18
rain
11.6°C
53.0°F
19
rain
3.6°C
38.0°F
20
rain
2.0°C
36.0°F
21
rain
4.8°C
41.0°F
22
rain
6.5°C
44.0°F
23
rain
8.7°C
48.0°F
24
rain
10.5°C
51.0°F
25
partly cloudy day
12.5°C
55.0°F
26
rain
14.0°C
57.0°F
27
rain
15.5°C
60.0°F
28
rain
12.1°C
54.0°F
29
partly cloudy day
7.1°C
45.0°F
30
rain
4.5°C
40.0°F
31
clear day
4.8°C
41.0°F

In December, Raleigh experiences cool temperatures with an average high of 15.0°C (59°F) and an average low of 3.7°C (38.7°F). The city sees a fair amount of precipitation, with an average of 4.92 mm (0.19 in) and a 51.6% chance of precipitation. The most common type of precipitation is rain, and there are 16 days on average with rainy conditions. Raleigh, United States has a humidity of 65.9% in December, with the weather being mostly overcast, and a few sunny spells with an average cloud coverage of 54. Raleigh has a moderate breeze in December, with an average wind speed of 15.7 km/h (9.7 mph). The city has good air quality, with an average visibility of 15.1 km (9.4 miles) and an average air pressure of 1020.8 mb (30.12 in).

What is the temperature in Raleigh in December?

Average air temperature in Raleigh is 9.1°C (48.5°F) in December. The outside temperature in Raleigh feels like 8.7°C (47.6°F) on a typical December day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 15°C (59°F) and feels like 14.9°C (58.9°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 3.7°C (38.7°F) which feels like 2.7°C (36.8°F).

How hot is Raleigh in December?

The hot temperature in December in Raleigh rises to 21.4°C (70.5°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 65.9% humidity. During hottest days of December it feels like 21.4 °C (70.5°F). The average maximum temp in Raleigh is 15°C (70.5°F) during day time in December.

How cold is Raleigh in December?

The coldest temp in Raleigh in December drops to -2.6°C (27.3°F) during the cold nights. With 15.7km/h (9.7mph) winds and 65.9% humidity it feels like -4.4°C (24.1°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 3.7°C (38.7°F) during night time in December.

Does it rain in Raleigh in December?

Yes, it rains for 16 days in Raleigh, United States in December averaging 4.92 mm of precipitation. Raleigh has a 51.6% chance for rain throughout the entire month of December.

How much does it rain in Raleigh throughout December?

Raleigh has 4.92 mm (0.19 inch) of rain per day on average in December. It rains for an average of 16 days out of the entire month.

Is Raleigh windy in December?

The average speed of wind in Raleigh, United States during December is 15.7km/h (9.7mph) and average windgust is 27km/h (16.8mph). On some days in December wind can reach up to 30.9km/h (19.2mph).

What is the direction of the wind in Raleigh in December?

Most days of December the wind is blowing from Southwest direction in Raleigh.

What are the humidity levels in Raleigh in December?

The average humidity levels in Raleigh in December are 65.9%. Daily humidity levels in Raleigh range from 43.7% to 90.6% during December.

How many hours of daylight are in Raleigh in December?

Raleigh has 9 hours 46 minutes of daylight in December on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Raleigh in December is at 7:16:58 and the sunset is at 17:03:40.

What is the cloud coverage in Raleigh in December?

Clouds cover 54.4% of the sky on average throughout December in Raleigh. The cloud coverage ranges from 0% to 99.6% depending on the day of the month.

What is the UV level in December in Raleigh?

The average UV index in Raleigh is 4.4 in December. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 0 to 7.

What is the solar radiation in Raleigh in December?

The average solar radiation is 96.1 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Raleigh during December. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 4.9 W/m2 to 138.3 W/m2.

What is the solar energy during December in Raleigh?

The average solar energy during December in Raleigh is 8.3 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 0.3 MJ/m2, to 12.1 MJ/m2 during December.

Are there severe weather risks in Raleigh in December?

Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Raleigh, United States in December.

What is the air pressure in Raleigh in December?

On average the air pressure in Raleigh in December is 1020.8 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1000.6 mb to 1038.8 mb.

What is the visibility in Raleigh in December?

The average daylight visibility in Raleigh in December is 15.1 km (9.4 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 7.6 km (4.7 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout December.

What is the dew point in Raleigh in December?

The average dew point in Raleigh during December is 2.5°C (36.5°F).

Where is the data for Raleigh climate in December coming from?

The climate data for Raleigh, North Carolina, United States in December is collected from the following weather stations.

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  • SMITHFIELD JOHNSTON CO AIRPORT, NC US
  • LOUISBURG FRANKLIN CO AIRPORT, NC US
  • RALEIGH AIRPORT, NC US
  • FW3724 Raleigh NC US
  • KJNX
  • KLHZ
  • KRDU