December weather forecast
Sheppards, GA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Sheppards, Georgia, with an average temperature varying between 44.6°F (7°C) and 59°F (15°C).

Temperature

A mild shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a comfortable 65.1°F (18.4°C) in November to a moderate 59°F (15°C). Sheppards witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 44.6°F (7°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, in Sheppards, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout December, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sheppards, there are 159.8 rainfall days, and 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Sheppards, Georgia, snow does not fall in March through December.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Sheppards, records 59°F (15°C), while the low-temperature is 44.6°F (7°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Sheppards, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Sheppards, Georgia, during December, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Sheppards, snow does not fall in March through December.

Does it snow in December?

In Sheppards, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Sheppards, the average day length in December is 10h and 3min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Sheppards have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Sheppards is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sheppards?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sheppards, GA

Average temperature in December - Sheppards, 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 (55.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 44.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Sheppards, GA

Average pressure in December - Sheppards, GA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sheppards, GA

Average wind speed in December - Sheppards, GA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Sheppards, GA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Sheppards, GA

Average rainfall in December - Sheppards, GA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Sheppards, GA

Average rainfall days in December - Sheppards, GA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sheppards, GA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sheppards, GA

Average snowfall days in December - Sheppards, GA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sheppards, GA

Average sunshine days in December - Sheppards, GA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Sheppards, GA

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Sheppards, GA

Average cloud cover in December - Sheppards, GA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Sheppards, GA

Average visibility in December - Sheppards, 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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