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Asheville weather in December (North Carolina, United States of America)

How's the weather trend in Asheville as December approaches? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Asheville includes low temperatures and high rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 11°C, cooling down at night to around 0°C.

Precipitation

Asheville in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 12 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 166 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Asheville. May, June, August and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Asheville climate page with graphs.

 

Asheville, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 109 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 74%  
SunshineSunshine 166 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 55%  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

Interested in more climate information?

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