Weather in Durham in December
In an average December, Durham sees a daily high around 53°F and a low around 36°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 53°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 41°F to 66°F |
| Average low | 36°F |
| Typical low range | 26°F to 49°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
78°F
2007-12-10
Lowest
19°F
1983-12-25
Low
Highest
67°F
1991-12-02
Lowest
5°F
1983-12-25
Feels-like
Highest
78°F
2007-12-10
Lowest
-14°F
1983-12-25
Humidity
Highest
17.4 g/m³
2015-12-24
Lowest
0.6 g/m³
1983-12-25
Wind
Highest
23 mph
1988-12-28
Lowest
3 mph
2009-12-23
Gust
Highest
60 mph
2011-12-27
Lowest
7 mph
2019-12-22
Precip
Wettest
7.53 in
1983
Driest
0.72 in
1985
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