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The weather in December in Charlotte

It's cool in December in Charlotte with an average temperature of 14°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 11°C to a high of 17°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 1°C and 7°C.

Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Charlotte. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Charlotte, North Carolina. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 25°C in 2021, Charlotte reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -2°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -13°C to a highest value of 19°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In December, there is an average of 107 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,9 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in December for Charlotte

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Charlotte. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Charlotte New York
Average temperature 14°C 9°C
Max. temperature 17°C 12°C
Min. temperature 1°C -5°C
Total precipitation 107 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 14 days 17 days
Total snowfall 0,9 cm 9,7 cm
Snowy days 1 day 3 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Charlotte with cool temps, averaging around 15°C during the day and nights around 5°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 14°C, with nights around 3°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Charlotte is around 15°C, while nighttime temps are about 5°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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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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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Charlotte, North Carolina. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Charlotte

Temperature in December in Charlotte over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Charlotte, North Carolina. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in Charlotte

Total precipitation in December in Charlotte over the years

Daily Snowfall in December in Charlotte

Snowfall in December in Charlotte per year

Daily UV index in December in Charlotte

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Charlotte, 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.

Weather experiences in December in Charlotte

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Average weather in Charlotte by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Charlotte. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.