December weather forecast
Atlanta, MI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Atlanta, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and max 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

A change in temperatures is noted as November gives way to December, with average highs reducing from an icy 40.5°F (4.7°C) to a subzero cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C). In Atlanta, the nocturnal temperatures throughout December show a marginal dip from the daytime averages, settling at a still freezing cold 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Humidity

In Atlanta, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In Atlanta, during December, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 140.1 rainfall days, and 23.39" (594mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 21.5 days. Throughout December, 8.19" (208mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 109.2 snowfall days, and 47.09" (1196mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 2.1h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Atlanta, records 29.7°F (-1.3°C), while the low-temperature is 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Atlanta, in December, during 8.5 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Atlanta, during December, snow falls for 21.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.19" (208mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Atlanta?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 2.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Atlanta, MI

Average temperature in December - Atlanta, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (14.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Atlanta, MI

Average pressure in December - Atlanta, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Atlanta, MI

Average wind speed in December - Atlanta, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Atlanta, MI

Average humidity in December - Atlanta, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Atlanta, MI

Average rainfall in December - Atlanta, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

Average rainfall days in December
Atlanta, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Atlanta, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (17.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Atlanta, MI

Average snowfall in December - Atlanta, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (10.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Atlanta, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Atlanta, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (24.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Atlanta, MI
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Atlanta, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Atlanta, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Atlanta, MI

Average UV index in December - Atlanta, MI
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Atlanta, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Atlanta, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 78

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 83).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Atlanta, MI

Average visibility in December - Atlanta, MI
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May and June (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).

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