December weather forecast
Atlanta, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Atlanta, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 44.4°F (6.9°C) and an average low of 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Temperature

December weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a moderate 55.8°F (13.2°C) in November to a chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C). During the month of December, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Humidity

In Atlanta, the average relative humidity in December is 68%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Atlanta. In Atlanta, in December, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 10.5 snowfall days, and 2.68" (68mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Atlanta, Kansas, are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Atlanta in December?

In December, in Atlanta, the average high-temperature is 44.4°F (6.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 29.5°F (-1.4°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Atlanta?

The average relative humidity in December is 68%.

What is the driest month in Atlanta?

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 4.2 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Atlanta in December?

In December, in Atlanta, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Atlanta?

In Atlanta, in December, during 2.2 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Atlanta?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Atlanta, Kansas.

How many hours of daylight does Atlanta have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Atlanta?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, in Atlanta, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Atlanta have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Atlanta is 6.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Atlanta?

The months with the lowest UV index in Atlanta, Kansas, are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Atlanta?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Atlanta, Kansas, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Atlanta, KS

Average temperature in December - Atlanta, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Atlanta, KS

Average pressure in December - Atlanta, KS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Atlanta, KS

Average wind speed in December - Atlanta, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Atlanta, KS

Average humidity in December - Atlanta, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

Average rainfall in December
Atlanta, KS

Average rainfall in December - Atlanta, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.98").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Atlanta, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Atlanta, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Atlanta, KS

Average snowfall in December - Atlanta, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Atlanta, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Atlanta, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Atlanta, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Atlanta, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Atlanta, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Atlanta, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Atlanta, KS

Average UV index in December - Atlanta, KS
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Atlanta, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Atlanta, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in December
Atlanta, KS

Average visibility in December - Atlanta, KS
  • 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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