Temperatures in December
It's cool in December in Chapel Hill with an average temperature of 13°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 8°C to a high of 17°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 0°C and 7°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Chapel Hill in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Chapel Hill with cool temperatures, averaging around 14°C during the day and nights close to 5°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature drops to around 13°C, with nights close to 3°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Chapel Hill will be around 13°C, with nights close to 3°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 222 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. Of the total precipitation, about 2,1 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 28% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Chapel Hill. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Chapel Hill in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
13°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
17°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
8°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
222 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 10 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
2,1 cm | 1,2 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
1 day | 1 day | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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After some sun? Then December isn’t the best time to be in Chapel Hill. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Chapel Hill in December
With 25°C, Chapel Hill hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -3°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -13°C to a high of 19°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Chapel Hill
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Chapel Hill, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Chapel Hill
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Chapel Hill, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 9 days of rain in Chapel Hill.
Daily Snowfall in December in Chapel Hill
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in December in Chapel Hill, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in December.
Daily UV Index in December in Chapel Hill
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Chapel Hill, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Chapel Hill Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Chapel Hill, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Chapel Hill Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Chapel Hill, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in December in Chapel Hill per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in December in Chapel Hill, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in December for Chapel Hill
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Average Weather in Chapel Hill by Month
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