December weather forecastHelen, GA

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Helen, Georgia, with an average temperature ranging between max 51.1°F (10.6°C) and min 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Temperature

Helen records a mild change in average high-temperature during December, easing from a moderate 58.5°F (14.7°C) in November to a cool 51.1°F (10.6°C). December nights in Helen are marked by an average temperature drop to an icy 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Humidity

The most humid month in Helen is December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.33" (110mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. The month with the most snowfall in Helen is December, when snow falls for 1.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Helen.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:34 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 are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Helen in December has an average high-temperature of 51.1°F (10.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 36.7°F (2.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

With an average relative humidity of 79%, December is the most humid month in Helen, Georgia.

The average relative humidity in December in Helen is 79%.

The month with the most rainfall in Helen is December, when the rain falls for 13.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.33" (110mm) of precipitation.

In Helen, Georgia, in December, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 4.33" (110mm) of accumulated precipitation.

December is the month with the most snowfall in Helen, Georgia. Snow falls for 1.2 days and accumulates 3.07" (78mm) of snow.

In Helen, Georgia, in December, during 1.2 snowfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Helen, Georgia, is 9h and 53min.

On the first day of December in Helen, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Helen, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

In Helen, Georgia, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Helen, Georgia.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Helen is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

58.5°F

51.1°F

47.1°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

5.7mph

6.2mph

6.9mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

18.6

16.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Helen, GA

Average high temperature in December: 51.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.1°F).

Average low temperature in December: 36.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Helen, 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
Helen, GA

Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Helen, GA

Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, July, October and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Helen, GA

Average rainfall in December: 4.33"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.48").

Average rainfall days in December
Helen, GA

Average rainfall days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Helen, GA

Average snowfall in December: 3.07"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Helen, GA

Average snowfall days in December: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.6 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
Helen, 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 June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Helen, GA

Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Helen, 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
Helen, 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
Helen, GA

Average visibility in December: 5mi

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