New Bern weather in December
In December, New Bern sees average daytime highs of 56°F and overnight lows near 41°F, with 3.6 in of precipitation across 9.2 wet days and about 9.7 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 59°F in the first days to 55°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 38% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 9 h 48 min at the start of December to 9 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is New Bern's 5th-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see New Bern's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 56°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 41°
- 3rd coldest
- Precipitation
- 3.6 in
- 9.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 9 h 36 min
- 7:15 AM – 4:54 PM
- Cloud cover
- 55%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 7 mph
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.37 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.0
- out of 10
New Bern is county seat of Craven County, North Carolina, United States.
- Density
- 391/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1710
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Highs ease over the month, from about 59°F in the first days to 55°F by the end.
A typical December day in New Bern reaches about 56°F in the afternoon and slips back to 41°F overnight — a 15°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 44°F and 69°F. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 7°F cooler than November and about 3°F warmer than January.
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| Avg high (°F) | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| Avg low (°F) | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 59 | 44 |
| 2 | 59 | 43 |
| 3 | 59 | 43 |
| 4 | 59 | 43 |
| 5 | 58 | 43 |
| 6 | 58 | 42 |
| 7 | 58 | 42 |
| 8 | 58 | 42 |
| 9 | 57 | 42 |
| 10 | 57 | 42 |
| 11 | 57 | 42 |
| 12 | 57 | 41 |
| 13 | 56 | 41 |
| 14 | 56 | 41 |
| 15 | 56 | 41 |
| 16 | 56 | 41 |
| 17 | 56 | 41 |
| 18 | 56 | 40 |
| 19 | 56 | 40 |
| 20 | 55 | 40 |
| 21 | 55 | 40 |
| 22 | 55 | 40 |
| 23 | 55 | 40 |
| 24 | 55 | 40 |
| 25 | 55 | 40 |
| 26 | 55 | 40 |
| 27 | 55 | 40 |
| 28 | 55 | 40 |
| 29 | 55 | 40 |
| 30 | 55 | 39 |
| 31 | 55 | 39 |
How December really feels in New Bern
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
December sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
New Bern weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 10th-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53° / 38° | 3.8 | 9.1 | 0.7 | 9.9 | 3.2 |
| Feb | 56° / 40° | 3.3 | 9 | 0.6 | 10.7 | 3.8 |
| Mar | 62° / 46° | 3.7 | 9.6 | 0.1 | 11.7 | 5.5 |
| Apr | 70° / 54° | 3.3 | 8.6 | 0 | 12.9 | 6.8 |
| May | 77° / 63° | 4.7 | 11.3 | 0 | 13.8 | 6.6 |
| Jun | 83° / 70° | 6.3 | 16.1 | 0 | 14.3 | 4.9 |
| Jul | 86° / 74° | 7.7 | 19.9 | 0 | 14.1 | 3.8 |
| Aug | 85° / 73° | 7.7 | 17.7 | 0 | 13.3 | 4.4 |
| Sep | 80° / 68° | 6.5 | 13.7 | 0 | 12.2 | 5.9 |
| Oct | 72° / 57° | 4.1 | 8.4 | 0 | 11.1 | 7.0 |
| Nov | 63° / 47° | 3.8 | 8.1 | 0 | 10.2 | 5.9 |
| Dec | 56° / 41° | 3.6 | 9.2 | 0.1 | 9.7 | 4.0 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 38% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 11% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 51%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 54 | 53 | 53 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 48 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 |
| Cloudier (%) | 46 | 47 | 47 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 52 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54 | 46 |
| 2 | 53 | 47 |
| 3 | 53 | 47 |
| 4 | 51 | 49 |
| 5 | 50 | 50 |
| 6 | 50 | 50 |
| 7 | 50 | 50 |
| 8 | 48 | 52 |
| 9 | 47 | 53 |
| 10 | 48 | 52 |
| 11 | 48 | 52 |
| 12 | 48 | 52 |
| 13 | 48 | 52 |
| 14 | 48 | 52 |
| 15 | 48 | 52 |
| 16 | 48 | 52 |
| 17 | 49 | 51 |
| 18 | 48 | 52 |
| 19 | 48 | 52 |
| 20 | 48 | 52 |
| 21 | 49 | 51 |
| 22 | 49 | 51 |
| 23 | 49 | 51 |
| 24 | 50 | 50 |
| 25 | 50 | 50 |
| 26 | 50 | 50 |
| 27 | 50 | 50 |
| 28 | 49 | 51 |
| 29 | 49 | 51 |
| 30 | 49 | 51 |
| 31 | 49 | 51 |
Chance of precipitation in December
New Bern gets around 3.6 in of rain and snow over 9.2 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 30% and peaks near 31% on the wettest days, and about 0 day brings snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 28 |
| 2 | 28 |
| 3 | 28 |
| 4 | 29 |
| 5 | 29 |
| 6 | 29 |
| 7 | 30 |
| 8 | 30 |
| 9 | 30 |
| 10 | 30 |
| 11 | 30 |
| 12 | 30 |
| 13 | 30 |
| 14 | 30 |
| 15 | 31 |
| 16 | 31 |
| 17 | 31 |
| 18 | 31 |
| 19 | 31 |
| 20 | 31 |
| 21 | 31 |
| 22 | 30 |
| 23 | 30 |
| 24 | 30 |
| 25 | 30 |
| 26 | 30 |
| 27 | 30 |
| 28 | 30 |
| 29 | 29 |
| 30 | 29 |
| 31 | 29 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 86% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 83 | 83 | 83 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 89 |
| Comfortable (%) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Humid (%) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Muggy (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 83 | 9 | 6 | 2 |
| 2 | 83 | 9 | 6 | 2 |
| 3 | 83 | 9 | 6 | 2 |
| 4 | 85 | 9 | 5 | 1 |
| 5 | 85 | 9 | 5 | 1 |
| 6 | 85 | 9 | 5 | 1 |
| 7 | 85 | 9 | 5 | 1 |
| 8 | 85 | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| 9 | 85 | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| 10 | 85 | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| 11 | 85 | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| 12 | 85 | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| 13 | 85 | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| 14 | 86 | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| 15 | 87 | 9 | 3 | 1 |
| 16 | 87 | 9 | 3 | 1 |
| 17 | 87 | 9 | 3 | 1 |
| 18 | 87 | 9 | 3 | 1 |
| 19 | 87 | 9 | 3 | 1 |
| 20 | 88 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| 21 | 87 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| 22 | 87 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| 23 | 88 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| 24 | 88 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| 25 | 88 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| 26 | 88 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| 27 | 88 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| 28 | 88 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| 29 | 87 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| 30 | 87 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| 31 | 89 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
Wind in December
Winds average 7 mph in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 7 mph on the calmest days to 7 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 9 h 48 min at the start of December to 9 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 7:04 AM to 7:21 AM, and sunset from 4:52 PM to 5:01 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:06 | 7:07 | 7:08 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:10 | 7:11 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:13 | 7:14 | 7:14 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:16 | 7:17 | 7:17 | 7:18 | 7:18 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:21 |
| Sunset (PM) | 4:52 | 4:52 | 4:52 | 4:52 | 4:52 | 4:52 | 4:52 | 4:52 | 4:52 | 4:52 | 4:53 | 4:53 | 4:53 | 4:53 | 4:53 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:55 | 4:55 | 4:56 | 4:56 | 4:57 | 4:57 | 4:58 | 4:58 | 4:59 | 4:59 | 5:00 | 5:01 | 5:01 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.8 | 7:04 | 4:52 |
| 2 | 9.8 | 7:05 | 4:52 |
| 3 | 9.8 | 7:05 | 4:52 |
| 4 | 9.8 | 7:06 | 4:52 |
| 5 | 9.7 | 7:07 | 4:52 |
| 6 | 9.7 | 7:08 | 4:52 |
| 7 | 9.7 | 7:09 | 4:52 |
| 8 | 9.7 | 7:09 | 4:52 |
| 9 | 9.7 | 7:10 | 4:52 |
| 10 | 9.7 | 7:11 | 4:52 |
| 11 | 9.7 | 7:12 | 4:53 |
| 12 | 9.7 | 7:12 | 4:53 |
| 13 | 9.7 | 7:13 | 4:53 |
| 14 | 9.7 | 7:14 | 4:53 |
| 15 | 9.7 | 7:14 | 4:53 |
| 16 | 9.6 | 7:15 | 4:54 |
| 17 | 9.6 | 7:15 | 4:54 |
| 18 | 9.6 | 7:16 | 4:54 |
| 19 | 9.6 | 7:17 | 4:55 |
| 20 | 9.6 | 7:17 | 4:55 |
| 21 | 9.6 | 7:18 | 4:56 |
| 22 | 9.6 | 7:18 | 4:56 |
| 23 | 9.6 | 7:19 | 4:57 |
| 24 | 9.6 | 7:19 | 4:57 |
| 25 | 9.6 | 7:19 | 4:58 |
| 26 | 9.6 | 7:20 | 4:58 |
| 27 | 9.6 | 7:20 | 4:59 |
| 28 | 9.6 | 7:21 | 4:59 |
| 29 | 9.7 | 7:21 | 5:00 |
| 30 | 9.7 | 7:21 | 5:01 |
| 31 | 9.7 | 7:21 | 5:01 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 2.37 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.37 kWh/m² to a high of 6.12 kWh/m² in May across the year — December's 2.37 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 2 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 3 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 4 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 5 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 6 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 7 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 8 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 9 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 10 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 11 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 12 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 20 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 21 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 22 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 23 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 24 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 25 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 26 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 27 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 28 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 29 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 30 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 31 | 2.4 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for New Bern
None of New Bern's seasonal hazards are active in December. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
New Bern sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Is December a good time to visit New Bern?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit New Bern for sightseeing.
What to pack for New Bern in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, New Bern sees daytime highs around 56°F and nights near 41°F. Worth packing: a warm layer and rain gear. About 9 days see rain.
Sea temperature near New Bern in December
The nearest coast averages about 63°F in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 34 mi away) is warmest in August at about 82°F and coldest in February near 58°F.
It's comfortable for a long swim from May 6 to Nov 13 — about 6.3 months when the water holds above 68°F.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 60 | 58 | 60 | 64 | 70 | 77 | 81 | 82 | 80 | 74 | 67 | 63 |
| Comfort | Cool | Bracing | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Cool | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60 | Cool |
| Feb | 58 | Bracing |
| Mar | 60 | Cool |
| Apr | 64 | Cool |
| May | 70 | Refreshing |
| Jun | 77 | Warm |
| Jul | 81 | Warm |
| Aug | 82 | Warm |
| Sep | 80 | Warm |
| Oct | 74 | Refreshing |
| Nov | 67 | Cool |
| Dec | 63 | Cool |
UV index in New Bern in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 2. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in New Bern peaks around July 13 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 18 at about 2 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 10 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 6 | High |
| Apr | 7 | Very high |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | Very high |
| Oct | 5 | Moderate |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Moderate |
Air quality in New Bern in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in New Bern is worst in June — around 18 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.7× the cleanest month (December, 7 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 8 | 12 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 7 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Good |
| Feb | 12 | Good |
| Mar | 17 | Moderate |
| Apr | 13 | Moderate |
| May | 13 | Moderate |
| Jun | 18 | Moderate |
| Jul | 17 | Moderate |
| Aug | 14 | Moderate |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 9 | Good |
| Nov | 7 | Good |
| Dec | 7 | Good |
Where is New Bern?
New Bern sits at 35.1°N, 77.0°W, 10 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Havelock, 18 mi away.
Topography around New Bern
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of New Bern.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around New Bern has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 82 ft around an average of 10 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 171 ft; within 50 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 374 ft.
The land around New Bern is covered by water (39%) and trees (29%) within 2 miles, trees (71%) within 10 miles, and trees (49%) and water (27%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for New Bern (35.1085°, -77.0441°, elevation 10 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).