Augusta, GA weather in December
In December, Augusta sees highs around 62°F and lows around 37°F: cool, with some rain. Rain falls on about 9 days. It is one of the coolest months in Augusta.
- Normal high
- 62°F
- Normal low
- 37°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 3.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 1
- dew point 65°F+
How December changes from start to finish
| December 1 | December 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 65°F | 60°F |
| Normal low | 39°F | 36°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 27% | 32% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:14 am / 5:20 pm | 7:31 am / 5:30 pm |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | 10.0 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical December day
- 6 am41°Fdew point 37°F
- 9 am45°Fdew point 39°F
- Noon55°Fdew point 39°F
- 3 pm59°Fdew point 38°F
- 6 pm52°Fdew point 40°F
- 9 pm46°Fdew point 39°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Augusta Bush Fld Airport (6 mi away); average wind 5 mph; clear or few clouds in 60% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 36%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F9 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more1 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below12 of 31
Average days per December, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in December
Normal precipitation is 3.9 in; a dry December brings about 2.0 in and a wet one about 5.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.1 in.
How December varies from year to year
- Warmest December, 1991-20202015: average high 70°F
- Coolest December2000: average high 50°F
- Wettest December2009: 9.0 in
- Driest December1999: 1.0 in
- Highest reading84°F (December 18, 2016)
- Lowest reading10°F (December 14, 2010)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
December compared with November and January
| November | December | January | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 69°F | 62°F | 60°F |
| Normal low | 42°F | 37°F | 35°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 9 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 16 | 9 | 9 |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | 10.0 h | 10.2 h |
Highs change by -7°F from November and -2°F into January.
Nearby alternatives in December
- Warmer: Jacksonville, FL211 mi · high 68°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Atlanta, GA136 mi · high 56°F · 11 wet days
How Augusta ranks in December
- Normal high100th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 8 in Georgia
- Wet days184th driest of 378
- Comfortable days81st most of 340
What to pack for Augusta in December
- A warm jacket – lows near 37°F, highs near 62°F
- Layers – afternoons near 62°F but nights near 37°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
December has 489 heating degree days and 5 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Augusta in December?
The normal high is 62°F and the normal low is 37°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest December reading was 10°F (December 14, 2010).
Does it rain a lot in Augusta in December?
About 9 days in December have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.9 in. The wettest December in 1991-2020 was in 2009 (9.0 in); the driest was in 1999 (1.0 in).
Does it snow in Augusta in December?
Yes. Normal snowfall in December is 0.1 in.
Is December a good time to visit Augusta?
December ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Augusta (54 out of 100). It has about 9 comfortable days. The best months are March, April and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Augusta Bush Fld Airport (USW00003820), 6.2 mi E of the city center, 132 ft (212 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Augusta Regional At Bush Field Airport (722180-03820), 6.2 mi E of the city center, 134 ft (210 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.