Weather in Durham, North Carolina, United States in December
In an average December, Durham sees a daily high around 51°F and a low around 32°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 51°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 38°F to 65°F |
| Average low | 32°F |
| Typical low range | 22°F to 44°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
77°F
1998-12-06
Lowest
15°F
1989-12-22
Low
Highest
67°F
2015-12-24
Lowest
3°F
1983-12-25
Feels-like
Highest
77°F
1998-12-06
Lowest
-13°F
1983-12-25
Humidity
Highest
17.7 g/m³
2015-12-24
Lowest
1.1 g/m³
1983-12-25
Wind
Highest
20 mph
1983-12-24
Lowest
3 mph
2012-12-07
Precip
Wettest
6.81 in
2023
Driest
0.75 in
1988
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