Planning a trip to Greensboro in December? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +11°C and approximately 9 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 10 rainy days and 72 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+11°C
Avg. max. temperature
-17°C
Min.
+25°C
Max.
72 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Greensboro has good weather in December.
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Average temperature in Greensboro in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Greensboro for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +20°C during the day to a minimum of -5°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +13°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +13°C to +11°C.
Is Greensboro warm or cold in December?
Greensboro is typically cool in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +16°C to +11°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +5°C to +2°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
December is one of the coolest months in Greensboro, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Greensboro in December
Greensboro weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+16°C
+11°C
+9°C
Min. temperature
-8°C
-17°C
-20°C
Max. temperature
+28°C
+25°C
+25°C
Rainfall
81 mm
72 mm
68 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
68%
68%
66%
Air pressure
1019 HPa
1020 HPa
1019 HPa
Sunny days
10
9
8
Cloudy days
9
10
11
Rainy days
11
10
9
Snowy days
0
2
4
December weather is still as good as in November.It’s getting colder in December. From +16°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +11°C.As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 81 mm to 72 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 68%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 10 sunny days in November to 9 in December.
January brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Greensboro in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Greensboro is gradually increasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Greensboro based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 35% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 180 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 46 mm, which is moderate rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Greensboro wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 103 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 29% chance of precipitation and 59 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during December in Greensboro based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.
December is one of the snowiest months in Greensboro.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last December in Greensboro?
This is the weather in Greensboro in December 2024:
1 December
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+13°C
2 December
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+15°C
3 December
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+20°C
4 December
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+17°C
5 December
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+13°C
6 December
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+9°C
7 December
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+11°C
8 December
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+17°C
9 December
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+16°C
10 December
🌧️
+16°C
11 December
🌫️
+15°C
12 December
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+9°C
13 December
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+14°C
14 December
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+11°C
15 December
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+15°C
16 December
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+13°C
17 December
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+9°C
18 December
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+13°C
19 December
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+8°C
20 December
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+9°C
21 December
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+14°C
22 December
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+15°C
23 December
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+16°C
24 December
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+19°C
25 December
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+15°C
26 December
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+13°C
27 December
🌧️
+15°C
28 December
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+14°C
29 December
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+9°C
30 December
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+8°C
31 December
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+11°C
In December 2024 Greensboro had 12 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +13°C, with an absolute maximum of +20°C and a minimum of +8°C. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 25%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Greensboro climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Greensboro in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+19°C) and the highest in 2007 (+22°C). The driest year was 2007 with only 655 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1862 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Greensboro in December:
Is December a good time to visit Greensboro?
December is a really good time to go to Greensboro. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Greensboro.
Can you sunbathe in Greensboro in December?
Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Greensboro rainy in December?
Greensboro is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Greensboro in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Greensboro in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Greensboro, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.