Atlanta Weather in December: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In December, Atlanta experiences cool temperatures with an average daily temperature of 48.3°F (9.0°C). High temperatures reach 57.8°F (14.3°C) on average, while overnight lows dip down to 39.3°F (4.0°C). The city sees an increase in precipitation, with an average of 2.84 inches (72.1 mm) of rainfall spread over 10.1 days. December is characterized by partly cloudy skies, with a 49.4% average cloud cover. Winds blow at an average speed of 18.0 mph (29.0 kph). December marks the transition from autumn to winter in Atlanta. The city experiences relatively mild winter weather compared to many other parts of the United States. While temperatures can occasionally drop below freezing, snowfall is rare, and the city’s winter climate is more representative of a transitional zone between the subtropical and continental climates.
What is the temperature in Atlanta in December?
Average air temperature in Atlanta is 9°C (48.3°F) in December. The outside temperature in Atlanta feels like 8.2°C (46.7°F) on a typical December day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 14.3°C (57.8°F) and feels like 14°C (57.2°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 4°C (39.3°F) which feels like 2.7°C (36.8°F).
How hot is Atlanta in December?
The hot temperature in December in Atlanta rises to 19.9°C (67.8°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 67.3% humidity. During hottest days of December it feels like 19.9 °C (67.8°F). The average maximum temp in Atlanta is 14.3°C (67.8°F) during day time in December.
How cold is Atlanta in December?
The coldest temp in Atlanta in December drops to -3.3°C (26.1°F) during the cold nights. With 18km/h (11.2mph) winds and 67.3% humidity it feels like -5.7°C (21.7°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 4°C (39.3°F) during night time in December.
Does it rain in Atlanta in December?
Yes, it rains for 10 days in Atlanta, United States in December averaging 2.84 mm of precipitation. Atlanta has a 32.3% chance for rain throughout the entire month of December.
How much does it rain in Atlanta throughout December?
Atlanta has 2.84 mm (0.11 inch) of rain per day on average in December. It rains for an average of 10 days out of the entire month.
Is Atlanta windy in December?
The average speed of wind in Atlanta, United States during December is 18km/h (11.2mph) and average windgust is 33.2km/h (20.6mph). On some days in December wind can reach up to 35.7km/h (22.2mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Atlanta in December?
Most days of December the wind is blowing from South direction in Atlanta.
What are the humidity levels in Atlanta in December?
The average humidity levels in Atlanta in December are 67.3%. Daily humidity levels in Atlanta range from 44% to 94.9% during December.
How many hours of daylight are in Atlanta in December?
Atlanta has 9 hours 57 minutes of daylight in December on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Atlanta in December is at 7:34:45 and the sunset is at 17:31:54.
What is the cloud coverage in Atlanta in December?
Clouds cover 49.4% of the sky on average throughout December in Atlanta. The cloud coverage ranges from 2.7% to 100% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in December in Atlanta?
The average UV index in Atlanta is 5.1 in December. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 5 to 7.
What is the solar radiation in Atlanta in December?
The average solar radiation is 498.3 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Atlanta during December. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 409.9 W/m2 to 558.1 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during December in Atlanta?
The average solar energy during December in Atlanta is 42.8 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 35.1 MJ/m2, to 47.7 MJ/m2 during December.
Are there severe weather risks in Atlanta in December?
Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Atlanta, United States in December.
What is the air pressure in Atlanta in December?
On average the air pressure in Atlanta in December is 1021.3 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1011.4 mb to 1036.7 mb.
What is the visibility in Atlanta in December?
The average daylight visibility in Atlanta in December is 14.6 km (9.1 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 6.5 km (4 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout December.
What is the dew point in Atlanta in December?
The average dew point in Atlanta during December is 2.6°C (36.7°F).
Where is the data for Atlanta climate in December coming from?
The climate data for Atlanta, Georgia, United States in December is collected from the following weather stations.
- Georgia Tech Bobby Dodd Stadium GA US WEATHERSTEM
- Georgia State University GA US WEATHERSTEM
- ATLANTA HARTSFIELD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, GA US
- ATLANTA FULTON CO AIRPORT, GA US
- ATLANTA DEKALB PEACHTREE AIRPORT, GA US
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