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Weather in Chapel Hill, North Carolina for December 2026

Your guide to Chapel Hill weather in December - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Snowfall in Chapel Hill during December is quite rare, with fewer than 2 snowy days on average.

    • Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Chapel Hill at the beginning of December is 6.7 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 11.4 °C by the end of December.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Chapel Hill experiences moderate rainfall in December, with an average of 10 rainy days and a total precipitation of 159.7 mm.

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Average dry days
20
Dry days
Average rainy days
10
Rainy days
Average snowy days
1
Snow days
Average temperatures
9°/2°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
15 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
67 %
Avg humidity

Chapel Hill Weather December

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November
January
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Cloudy
8°
2
Sunny
6°
3
Sunny
7°
4
Sunny
8°
5
Partly cloudy
6°
6
Sunny
6°
7
Sunny
6°
8
Sunny
9°
9
Moderate or heavy rain shower
9°
10
Patchy rain possible
15°
11
Moderate or heavy rain shower
11°
12
Sunny
8°
13
Overcast
10°
14
Overcast
7°
15
Overcast
6°
16
Patchy rain possible
10°
17
Overcast
13°
18
Patchy rain possible
15°
19
Overcast
15°
20
Overcast
9°
21
Sunny
10°
22
Sunny
5°
23
Sunny
8°
24
Overcast
10°
25
Overcast
12°
26
Sunny
11°
27
Patchy rain possible
9°
28
Patchy rain possible
11°
29
Moderate or heavy rain shower
16°
30
Partly cloudy
11°
31
Fog
10°

Temperatures trend during December in Chapel Hill

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

December weather in Chapel Hill day by day

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November January
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Dec. 1 Cloudy
Cloudy
 8° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 2 Sunny
Sunny
 6° /1° 43 mm 0 cm
Dec. 3 Sunny
Sunny
 7° /-1° 0.3 mm 0 cm
Dec. 4 Sunny
Sunny
 8° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 5 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 6° /0° 12.6 mm 0 cm
Dec. 6 Sunny
Sunny
 6° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 7 Sunny
Sunny
 6° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 8 Sunny
Sunny
 9° /1° 3.3 mm 1.4 cm
Dec. 9 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 9° /1° 5.9 mm 0 cm
Dec. 10 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /5° 4.7 mm 0 cm
Dec. 11 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 11° /2° 53.5 mm 0 cm
Dec. 12 Sunny
Sunny
 8° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 13 Overcast
Overcast
 10° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 14 Overcast
Overcast
 7° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 15 Overcast
Overcast
 6° /-2° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Dec. 16 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /2° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Dec. 17 Overcast
Overcast
 13° /5° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 18 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /7° 10.8 mm 0 cm
Dec. 19 Overcast
Overcast
 15° /7° 4.1 mm 0 cm
Dec. 20 Overcast
Overcast
 9° /2° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Dec. 21 Sunny
Sunny
 10° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 22 Sunny
Sunny
 5° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 23 Sunny
Sunny
 8° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 24 Overcast
Overcast
 10° /4° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 25 Overcast
Overcast
 12° /4° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 26 Sunny
Sunny
 11° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 27 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /2° 0.7 mm 0 cm
Dec. 28 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /4° 1.9 mm 0 cm
Dec. 29 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 16° /8° 17.5 mm 0 cm
Dec. 30 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 11° /4° 0.9 mm 0 cm
Dec. 31 Fog
Fog
 10° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Chapel Hill in December is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Chapel Hill forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Chapel Hill in December - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Chapel Hill during December?

Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 9° and colder nights, dipping below 2°.

How much rainfall should be expected in Chapel Hill during December?

Significant rainfall exceeding 159.7 mm is expected in Chapel Hill during December, occurring over more than 10 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in Chapel Hill in December 2026?

Chapel Hill typically sees 1.41 cm of snowfall during December.

What are the typical wind conditions in Chapel Hill during December?

The average wind speed in Chapel Hill during December is 15 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Chapel Hill snow forecast December 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Chapel Hill’s snowy potential this December ❄️
On average, Chapel Hill sees 1 snowy days during December, with approximately 1.4 cm of total snowfall.

December rainfall patterns in Chapel Hill

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Chapel Hills December weather 💧
Typically, Chapel Hill has 10 rainy days in December with a total of 159.7 mm of rainfall.

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