December weather forecast
The Highlands, GA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in The Highlands, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55.4°F (13°C) and 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Temperature

December brings a minor shift in the average high-temperature, adjusting from 61.9°F (16.6°C) in November to a still refreshing 55.4°F (13°C). The Highlands's temperature drops to an average low of 40.3°F (4.6°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In The Highlands, in December, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 3.7" (94mm) of accumulated precipitation. In The Highlands, during the entire year, the rain falls for 179.7 days and collects up to 39.76" (1010mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In The Highlands, in December, snow falls for 0.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In The Highlands, Georgia, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.7 days and aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in The Highlands, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in The Highlands are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December translates into these guidelines:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in The Highlands?

The high-temperature in The Highlands, Georgia, during December is 55.4°F (13°C) and the low-temperature is 40.3°F (4.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the most humid month in The Highlands?

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

What is the average humidity in December in The Highlands?

The average relative humidity in December in The Highlands, Georgia, is 78%.

How much does it rain in The Highlands in December?

In December, in The Highlands, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout December, 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in The Highlands?

In The Highlands, during December, snow falls for 0.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in The Highlands?

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in The Highlands, Georgia.

What is the average length of the day in December in The Highlands?

In The Highlands, Georgia, the average day length in December is 9h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in The Highlands?

On the first day of December in The Highlands, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in The Highlands?

With an average of 5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in The Highlands, Georgia.

How long on average sun shines in December in The Highlands?

In December, the average sunshine duration in The Highlands, Georgia, is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in The Highlands?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in The Highlands?

In The Highlands, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
The Highlands, GA

Average temperature in December - The Highlands, GA
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
The Highlands, GA

Average pressure in December - The Highlands, 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
The Highlands, GA

Average wind speed in December - The Highlands, GA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
The Highlands, GA

Average humidity in December - The Highlands, GA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
The Highlands, GA

Average rainfall in December - The Highlands, GA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.7"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.04").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.13").

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Average rainfall days in December
The Highlands, GA

Average rainfall days in December - The Highlands, GA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
The Highlands, GA

Average snowfall in December - The Highlands, GA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
The Highlands, GA

Average snowfall days in December - The Highlands, GA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.9 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
The Highlands, GA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - The Highlands, GA
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • 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
The Highlands, GA

Average sunshine days in December - The Highlands, GA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7 days).

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Average UV index in December
The Highlands, GA

Average UV index in December - The Highlands, GA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
The Highlands, GA

Average cloud cover in December - The Highlands, GA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
The Highlands, GA

Average visibility in December - The Highlands, 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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