December weather forecastGainesville, GA
December
Weather in December
December welcomes the heart of winter in Gainesville, Georgia, with average temperatures as low as 38.3°F (3.5°C) observed. Compared to November, a noticeable decrease in temperature transforms the cityscape into a winter wonderland. December brings the year to an end, with shorter days, fewer sunshine hours, and a moderately high percentage of cloudy days. The city readies itself for the festivities and long nights, bathed in the soft, wintry sunlight by day. A noteworthy event of December is the reemergence of snowfall at 1.54" (39mm), adding an extra layer of gleam to Gainesville's winter glamor.Temperature
With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a small decrease, transitioning from a moderate 59.4°F (15.2°C) in November to a fresh 52.5°F (11.4°C). Gainesville records an average low-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) throughout the month of December.Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 78%, December is the most humid month.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.6 days and accumulates 4.25" (108mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.6 days and accumulates 1.54" (39mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Gainesville, Georgia.On the first day of December in Gainesville, Georgia, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Gainesville are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Gainesville, GA
- Average high temperature in December: 52.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 38.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Gainesville, GA
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Gainesville, GA
- Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Gainesville, GA
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August, October and November (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Gainesville, GA
- Average rainfall in December: 4.25"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.36").
Average rainfall days in December
Gainesville, GA
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (10.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Gainesville, GA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.54"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Gainesville, GA
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gainesville, GA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 12min
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 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Gainesville, GA
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Gainesville, GA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Gainesville, GA
- Average cloud cover in December: 44
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Gainesville, GA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is December (5mi).
