December weather forecast
Hightower Forest, GA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Hightower Forest, Georgia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and an average high of 54.9°F (12.7°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Hightower Forest's average high-temperature slightly adjusts, moderately receding from November's comfortable 61.7°F (16.5°C) to a cool 54.9°F (12.7°C). In the month of December, Hightower Forest experiences an average low-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Hightower Forest, in December, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 3.74" (95mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Hightower Forest, during the entire year, the rain falls for 182 days and collects up to 40.83" (1037mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Hightower Forest, during December, snow falls for 0.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Hightower Forest, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.7 days and aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Hightower Forest in December?

During December, Hightower Forest experiences an average high-temperature of 54.9°F (12.7°C) and a low-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is estimated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Hightower Forest, in December, during 13.5 rainfall days, 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 0.4 days. Throughout December, 0.04" (1mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Hightower Forest have in December?

In Hightower Forest, the average day length in December is 9h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Hightower Forest have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hightower Forest, GA

Average temperature in December - Hightower Forest, GA
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.9°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 (51.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Hightower Forest, GA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hightower Forest, GA

Average wind speed in December - Hightower Forest, GA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Hightower Forest, GA

Average humidity in December - Hightower Forest, GA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, September, October and November (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Hightower Forest, GA

Average rainfall in December - Hightower Forest, GA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.74"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.16").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Hightower Forest, GA

Average rainfall days in December - Hightower Forest, GA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hightower Forest, GA

Average snowfall in December - Hightower Forest, GA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hightower Forest, GA

Average snowfall days in December - Hightower Forest, GA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hightower Forest, GA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hightower Forest, GA
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hightower Forest, GA

Average sunshine days in December - Hightower Forest, GA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Hightower Forest, GA

Average UV index in December - Hightower Forest, GA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Hightower Forest, GA

Average cloud cover in December - Hightower Forest, GA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Hightower Forest, GA

Average visibility in December - Hightower Forest, 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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