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Winston-Salem weather in December (North Carolina, United States of America)

How does the December weather in Winston-Salem compare to other months? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Winston-Salem includes low temperatures and high rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 12°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 1°C.

Precipitation

Winston-Salem in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

Average sunshine

With about 166 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Winston-Salem. April, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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Winston-Salem, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 103 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 67% *  
SunshineSunshine 166 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Greensboro, the United States of America (40 KM, 25 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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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

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