December weather forecast
Augusta, GA

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The stunning city of Augusta, Georgia, three bridges and road veins, under the colorful sunset sky
The stunning city of Augusta, Georgia, three bridges and road veins, under the colorful sunset sky

Weather in December

December in Augusta, Georgia, ushers in winter's full effect, with temperatures reaching the year's lowest average high and low range of 57.2°F (14°C) and 42.8°F (6°C) respectively. This month witnesses an uptick in rainfall to an average of 3.31" (84mm), oriented towards a wetter winter compared to the drier summer months. As Augusta gets dressed in festive lights, the weather in December provides a fitting cool and crisp atmosphere, bidding adieu to the year and welcoming the new year with a fresh bout of cold weather.

Temperature

Augusta in December experiences a gentle temperature dip, with average high-temperatures reducing from a refreshing 63.5°F (17.5°C) in November to a moderate 57.2°F (14°C). Augusta witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 42.8°F (6°C) throughout December.

Humidity

The most humid month in Augusta, Georgia, is December, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are April and December, with an average 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Augusta are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Augusta, Georgia, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.3 days and aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Augusta, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Augusta, 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 value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following advice:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Augusta?

In Augusta, 57.2°F (14°C) is the average high-temperature and 42.8°F (6°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month in Augusta?

December is the most humid month in Augusta, Georgia, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

What is the average humidity in December in Augusta?

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

What is the wettest month in Augusta?

The months with the most rainfall are April and December, with an average 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Augusta in December?

In Augusta, Georgia, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Augusta?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Augusta?

December has the shortest days of the year in Augusta, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Augusta have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Augusta?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Augusta?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Augusta have in December?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Augusta?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Augusta?

In Augusta, Georgia, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Augusta, GA

Average temperature in December - Augusta, GA
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Augusta, GA

Average pressure in December - Augusta, GA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Augusta, GA

Average wind speed in December - Augusta, GA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Augusta, GA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (67%).

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Average rainfall in December
Augusta, GA

Average rainfall in December - Augusta, GA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.31"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and December (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

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Average rainfall days in December
Augusta, GA

Average rainfall days in December - Augusta, GA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Augusta, GA

Average snowfall in December - Augusta, GA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Augusta, GA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Augusta, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Augusta, GA

Average sunshine days in December - Augusta, GA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Augusta, GA

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

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Augusta, GA

Average cloud cover in December - Augusta, GA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Augusta, GA

Average visibility in December - Augusta, 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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