December weather forecast
The Highlands, GA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in The Highlands, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 40.3°F (4.6°C) and 55.4°F (13°C).

Temperature

A subtle change in temperatures is noted as November gives way to December, with average highs reducing from a comfortable 61.9°F (16.6°C) to a still refreshing 55.4°F (13°C). During December, The Highlands experiences an average low-temperature of 40.3°F (4.6°C) at night.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In The Highlands, in December, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 3.7" (94mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in The Highlands, there are 179.7 rainfall days, and 39.76" (1010mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In The Highlands, during December, snow falls for 0.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In The Highlands, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.7 days and aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February 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 medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in December leads to these recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

During December, The Highlands experiences an average high-temperature of 55.4°F (13°C) and a low-temperature of 40.3°F (4.6°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In The Highlands, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, in The Highlands, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout December, 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In The Highlands, during December, snow falls for 0.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in The Highlands.

How many hours of daylight does The Highlands have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in The Highlands, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does The Highlands have in December?

In The Highlands, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In The Highlands, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
The Highlands, GA

Average temperature in December - The Highlands, GA
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.4°F).

Average pressure in December
The Highlands, GA

Average pressure in December - The Highlands, GA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"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
The Highlands, GA

Average wind speed in December - The Highlands, GA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
The Highlands, GA

Average humidity in December - The Highlands, GA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (72%).

Average rainfall in December
The Highlands, GA

Average rainfall in December - The Highlands, GA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.7"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.04").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.13").

Average rainfall days in December
The Highlands, GA

Average rainfall days in December - The Highlands, GA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
The Highlands, GA

Average snowfall in December - The Highlands, GA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
The Highlands, GA

Average snowfall days in December - The Highlands, GA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.9 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
The Highlands, GA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - The Highlands, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
The Highlands, GA

Average sunshine days in December - The Highlands, GA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7 days).

Average UV index in December
The Highlands, GA

Average UV index in December - The Highlands, GA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
The Highlands, GA

Average cloud cover in December - The Highlands, GA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
The Highlands, GA

Average visibility in December - The Highlands, 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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