December weather forecastDawson, GA

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dawson, is still a mild month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 60.3°F (15.7°C) and an average low of 44.8°F (7.1°C).

Temperature

The start of December signals a gentle decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from 66.4°F (19.1°C) in November to a still refreshing 60.3°F (15.7°C). The temperature dips to an average of 44.8°F (7.1°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout December, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 175.4 rainfall days, and 35.55" (903mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.4h 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 health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Dawson during December is 60.3°F (15.7°C) and the low-temperature is 44.8°F (7.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

In December, in Dawson, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout December, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

March through December are months without snowfall.

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

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 10h and 7min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST.

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

In Dawson, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Dawson, GA

  • Average high temperature in December: 60.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 44.8°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (72.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Dawson, GA

  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Dawson, GA

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Dawson, GA

  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Dawson, GA

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Dawson, GA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dawson, GA

  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dawson, GA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.2 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
Dawson, GA

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 6min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dawson, GA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Dawson, GA

  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
Dawson, GA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Dawson, 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).