December weather forecastRussell, GA

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Russell, Georgia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 39.6°F (4.2°C) and an average high of 53.8°F (12.1°C).

Temperature

With the arrival of December, Russell notices a mild change in the average high-temperature, sliding from November's enjoyable 61.2°F (16.2°C) to a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C). Russell records a steady low-temperature average of 39.6°F (4.2°C) during December.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 77%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 160.8 rainfall days, and 36.73" (933mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Russell, in December, during 0.5 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Russell, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.4 days and aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:36 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following advice:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

During December, Russell experiences an average high-temperature of 53.8°F (12.1°C) and a low-temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

In Russell, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

In Russell, in December, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 3.5" (89mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Russell, during December, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 56min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:36 pm EST.

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

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Russell, GA

  • Average high temperature in December: 53.8°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 (50.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Russell, 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
Russell, GA

  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Russell, GA

  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, September, October and November (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Russell, GA

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Russell, GA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Russell, GA

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.87").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Russell, GA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Russell, 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 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).

Average sunshine days in December
Russell, GA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Russell, GA

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Russell, GA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Russell, GA

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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