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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Atlanta, Georgia, United States in December

In an average December, Atlanta sees a daily high around 53°F and a low around 34°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high53°F
Typical high range41°F to 65°F
Average low34°F
Typical low range23°F to 46°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

December records

The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.

High

Highest 77°F 2007-12-10
Lowest 17°F 1983-12-25

Low

Highest 65°F 2015-12-24
Lowest 2°F 1983-12-25

Feels-like

Highest 76°F 2007-12-12
Lowest -20°F 1983-12-24

Humidity

Highest 17.0 g/m³ 2015-12-24
Lowest 1.2 g/m³ 1983-12-25

Wind

Highest 23 mph 1983-12-24
Lowest 3 mph 2006-12-13

Precip

Wettest 11.54 in 2015
Driest 1.39 in 2010

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