December weather forecast
Damascus, GA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Damascus, is also an enjoyable month, with an average temperature varying between 62.2°F (16.8°C) and 46.4°F (8°C).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a small decrease in the average high-temperature, moderately receding from a pleasant 68°F (20°C) in November to a refreshing 62.2°F (16.8°C). During December, Damascus sees a mean low-temperature of 46.4°F (8°C).

Humidity

August and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Damascus, in December, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Damascus, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155 days and collects up to 26.3" (668mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January and December. December has the most snowfall days of the year in Damascus. Snow falls for 0.2 days.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December translates into these guidelines:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

Damascus in December has an average high-temperature of 62.2°F (16.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 46.4°F (8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What are the most humid months?

August and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Damascus, during December, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

December has the most snowfall days of the year. Snow falls for 0.2 days.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, there are 0.2 snowfall days.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 9min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Damascus?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Damascus?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Damascus is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Damascus, GA

Average temperature in December - Damascus, GA
  • Average high temperature in December: 62.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Damascus, GA

Average pressure in December - Damascus, GA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Damascus, GA

Average wind speed in December - Damascus, GA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Damascus, GA

Average humidity in December - Damascus, GA
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May, October and November (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Damascus, GA

Average rainfall in December - Damascus, GA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
Damascus, GA

Average rainfall days in December - Damascus, GA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.7 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Damascus, GA

Average snowfall days in December - Damascus, GA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Damascus, GA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Damascus, GA
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Damascus, GA

Average sunshine days in December - Damascus, GA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Damascus, GA

Average UV index in December - Damascus, GA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Damascus, GA

Average cloud cover in December - Damascus, GA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and October (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Damascus, GA

Average visibility in December - Damascus, GA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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