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

How is December weather typically in Cherokee? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

During December, Cherokee usually has low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. December is known for being in the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 11°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -2°C.

Precipitation

Cherokee in December usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 167 mm for the month. This month brings the peak rainfall of the year, with heavy showers. Be sure to have a poncho ready to manage the downpours. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 14 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 166 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Cherokee. May, August and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cherokee, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 167 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
SunshineSunshine 166 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 55% *  
Data from: Asheville, the United States of America (70 KM, 43 Miles).

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
1/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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