December weather forecast
Oglethorpe, GA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Oglethorpe, is still a mild month, with an average temperature ranging between max 59°F (15°C) and min 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in temperature, down from a comfortable 65.3°F (18.5°C) in November to a still refreshing 59°F (15°C). Throughout the month of December, Oglethorpe sees a steady low-temperature average of 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Oglethorpe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.7 days and collects up to 22.28" (566mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, March through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Oglethorpe is December, with an average of 5.3h 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 medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following advice:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 59°F (15°C) and 44.1°F (6.7°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Oglethorpe, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Oglethorpe, snow does not fall in January, March through December.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Oglethorpe, Georgia, the average day length in December is 10h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Oglethorpe is 5.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Oglethorpe, GA

Average temperature in December - Oglethorpe, GA
  • Average high temperature in December: 59°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 (55.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 44.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Oglethorpe, GA

Average pressure in December - Oglethorpe, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Oglethorpe, GA

Average wind speed in December - Oglethorpe, GA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Oglethorpe, GA

Average humidity in December - Oglethorpe, GA
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Oglethorpe, GA

Average rainfall in December - Oglethorpe, GA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

Average rainfall days in December
Oglethorpe, GA

Average rainfall days in December - Oglethorpe, GA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Oglethorpe, GA

Average snowfall in December - Oglethorpe, GA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.08").
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Oglethorpe, GA

Average snowfall days in December - Oglethorpe, GA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January, February and March (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Oglethorpe, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Oglethorpe, GA

Average sunshine days in December - Oglethorpe, GA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Oglethorpe, GA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Oglethorpe, GA

Average cloud cover in December - Oglethorpe, GA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Oglethorpe, GA

Average visibility in December - Oglethorpe, 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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