December weather forecastAugusta, GA
December
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
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
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 18min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
