Temperature in The Blue Ridge Mountains in December

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the United States of America this December.

The Blue Ridge Mountains, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in December ranging from 8°C (46°F) in Blowing Rock to 12°C (54°F) in Blue Ridge. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 0°C (32°F) in Blue Ridge and -2°C (28°F) in Blowing Rock. In December, it is winter.

What is the temperature of the different cities in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the United States of America in December?

Explore the map below to discover average December temperatures at the top destinations in the Blue Ridge Mountains. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Best Places to Visit in the Blue Ridge Mountains in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.

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The Blue Ridge Mountains temperatures in December: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the United States of America in December?

Expect daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) in Asheville. That makes December a low month for the Blue Ridge Mountains, the United States of America.

How cold does it get at night in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the United States of America in December?

Nighttime temperatures in Asheville typically drop to around 0°C (32°F) in December.

What is the warmest city in December in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the United States of America?

According to our recent database analysis, Blue Ridge is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 12°C (54°F) and rarely drops below 0°C (32°F) during the night.

What is the coldest city in December in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the United States of America?

For the month of December, Blowing Rock is the most temperate city in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the United States of America based on our records. Highs average 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures dip to around -2°C (28°F).

How much sun does the Blue Ridge Mountains, the United States of America get in December?

Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 166 hours of sunlight expected in Asheville. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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