December weather forecast
Marietta, GA

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Weather in December

Concluding the year, December brings the chills back to the city of Marietta. Witnessing the first snowfall of the winter season, Marietta records an average of 0.67" (17mm) of snow. The progression from December to January results in a slight decrease in temperature. The city, dressed in a white blanket of snow, paints a holiday picture. Despite the cold, the winter sunshine brings a semblance of warmth to the chilly days.

Temperature

With the onset of December, Marietta's climate undergoes a slight change as the average high-temperature moves from a comfortable 61°F (16.1°C) in November to a cool 53.6°F (12°C). In December, the average low-temperature is an icy 39°F (3.9°C).

Humidity

The most humid month in Marietta is December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.7 days. Throughout December, 3.78" (96mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Marietta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 177.1 days and collects up to 41.93" (1065mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Marietta are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.67" (17mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Marietta, there are 4.5 snowfall days, and 2.6" (66mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Marietta.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 in December translates into these instructions:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Marietta in December?

During December, Marietta experiences an average high-temperature of 53.6°F (12°C) and a low-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month in Marietta?

With an average relative humidity of 78%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December in Marietta?

In December, the average relative humidity in Marietta is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Marietta?

In Marietta, Georgia, in December, during 13.7 rainfall days, 3.78" (96mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Marietta?

December is the first month it typically snows in Marietta. Throughout December, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Marietta?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Marietta have in December?

In Marietta, Georgia, the average day length in December is 9h and 56min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Marietta?

On the first day of December in Marietta, Georgia, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Marietta?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Marietta?

The average sunshine duration in December in Marietta is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Marietta?

The months with the lowest UV index in Marietta are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

How high is the UV index in December in Marietta?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Marietta, Georgia, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Marietta, GA

Average temperature in December - Marietta, GA
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Marietta, GA

Average pressure in December - Marietta, GA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"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).

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Average wind speed in December
Marietta, GA

Average wind speed in December - Marietta, GA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Marietta, GA

Average humidity in December - Marietta, GA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).

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Average rainfall in December
Marietta, GA

Average rainfall in December - Marietta, GA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.78"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.88").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.24").

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Average rainfall days in December
Marietta, GA

Average rainfall days in December - Marietta, GA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Marietta, GA

Average snowfall in December - Marietta, GA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Marietta, GA

Average snowfall days in December - Marietta, GA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Marietta, GA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Marietta, GA

Average sunshine days in December - Marietta, GA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Marietta, GA

Average UV index in December - Marietta, GA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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, February, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Marietta, GA

Average cloud cover in December - Marietta, GA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Marietta, GA

Average visibility in December - Marietta, 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).

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