December weather forecastCouncil, GA

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Council, is also an enjoyable month, with an average temperature ranging between max 65.8°F (18.8°C) and min 49.1°F (9.5°C).

Temperature

During the shift to December, Council records a mild decrease in average high-temperature, moving from an agreeable 71.4°F (21.9°C) in November to a refreshing 65.8°F (18.8°C). Council records a steady low-temperature average of 49.1°F (9.5°C) during December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are August, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Council, in December, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 172.3 rainfall days, and 27.68" (703mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Council, snow does not fall in March through December.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Council.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

In Council, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 4 during December translates into the following guidance:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Council, in December, the average high-temperature is 65.8°F (18.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 49.1°F (9.5°C). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

August, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months.

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

In Council, in December, during 10.2 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

March through December are months without snowfall.

In Council, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 10h and 13min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

With an average of 5.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

In Council, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.8h.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Council, GA

  • Average high temperature in December: 65.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (62.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 49.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (44.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Council, GA

  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Council, GA

  • Average wind speed in December: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Council, GA

  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August, September and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and May (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Council, GA

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
Council, GA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Council, GA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 48min

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 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Council, GA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Council, GA

  • Average UV index in December: 4

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

Average cloud cover in December
Council, GA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Council, GA

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (5mi).