Orange County (Chapel Hill)
December
Weather in Orange County, North Carolina for December 2026
Your guide to Orange County weather in December - trends and predictions
Snowfall in Orange County during December is quite rare, with fewer than 2 snowy days on average.
Orange County experiences moderate rainfall in December, with an average of 6 rainy days and a total precipitation of 159.7 mm.
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9°/2°
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15 km/h
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68 %
Avg humidity
Orange County Weather December
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Temperatures trend during December in Orange County
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December weather in Orange County day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| Dec. 1 | Cloudy | 8° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 2 | Heavy rain | 6° /2° | 43 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 3 | Sunny | 7° /-1° | 0.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 4 | Sunny | 8° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 5 | Moderate rain | 6° /0° | 12.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 6 | Sunny | 6° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 7 | Sunny | 6° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 8 | Light snow | 9° /1° | 3.3 mm | 1.4 cm | |
| Dec. 9 | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 9° /1° | 5.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 10 | Light rain | 15° /6° | 4.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 11 | Heavy rain | 11° /3° | 53.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 12 | Sunny | 8° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 13 | Overcast | 10° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 14 | Overcast | 7° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 15 | Overcast | 6° /-2° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 16 | Patchy rain possible | 10° /3° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 17 | Overcast | 13° /5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 18 | Moderate rain | 15° /7° | 10.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 19 | Light rain | 15° /8° | 4.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 20 | Overcast | 9° /2° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 21 | Sunny | 10° /2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 22 | Sunny | 5° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 23 | Sunny | 8° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 24 | Overcast | 10° /4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 25 | Overcast | 12° /5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 26 | Sunny | 11° /2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 27 | Patchy rain possible | 9° /3° | 0.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 28 | Patchy rain possible | 11° /4° | 1.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 29 | Moderate rain | 16° /9° | 17.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 30 | Partly cloudy | 11° /4° | 0.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 31 | Fog | 10° /2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Orange County 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 Orange County forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Orange County in December - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Orange County during December?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 9° and colder nights, dipping below 2°.
How much rainfall should be expected in Orange County during December?
Significant rainfall exceeding 159.7 mm is expected in Orange County during December, occurring over more than 6 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Orange County in December 2026?
Orange County typically sees 1.4 cm of snowfall during December.
What are the typical wind conditions in Orange County during December?
The average wind speed in Orange County during December is 15 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
Orange County snow forecast December 2026
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On average, Orange County sees 1 snowy days during December, with approximately 1.4 cm of total snowfall.
December rainfall patterns in Orange County
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Typically, Orange County has 6 rainy days in December with a total of 159.7 mm of rainfall.
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