Macon, GA weather in December
Expect cool weather with some rain in Macon in December, with highs near 61°F and lows near 38°F. Rain falls on about 9 days. It is one of the coolest months in Macon.
- Normal high
- 61°F
- Normal low
- 38°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 4.6 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How December changes from start to finish
| December 1 | December 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 65°F | 59°F |
| Normal low | 40°F | 36°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 28% | 33% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:19 am / 5:27 pm | 7:36 am / 5:38 pm |
| Daylight | 10.2 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 am42°Fdew point 38°F
- 9 am45°Fdew point 39°F
- Noon55°Fdew point 40°F
- 3 pm59°Fdew point 39°F
- 6 pm54°Fdew point 40°F
- 9 pm48°Fdew point 40°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Macon Middle Ga Rgnl Airport (11 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 56% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 39%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F10 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 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 in December
Normal precipitation is 4.6 in; a dry December brings about 2.8 in and a wet one about 6.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more. Snow is very rare.
How December varies from year to year
- Warmest December, 1991-20202015: average high 70°F
- Coolest December2000: average high 50°F
- Wettest December2015: 12.6 in
- Driest December2004: 0.8 in
- Highest reading81°F (December 18, 2016)
- Lowest reading16°F (December 9, 2006)
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 | 61°F | 59°F |
| Normal low | 43°F | 38°F | 36°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 16 | 10 | 9 |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 10.0 h | 10.3 h |
Highs change by -8°F from November and -2°F into January.
Nearby alternatives in December
- Warmer: Jacksonville, FL209 mi · high 68°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Atlanta, GA76 mi · high 56°F · 11 wet days
How Macon ranks in December
- Normal high102nd warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 8 in Georgia
- Wet days185th driest of 378
- Comfortable days72nd most of 340
What to pack for Macon in December
- A warm jacket – lows near 38°F, highs near 61°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
December has 483 heating degree days and 4 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Macon in December?
The normal high is 61°F and the normal low is 38°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest December reading was 16°F (most recently on December 9, 2006).
Does it rain a lot in Macon in December?
About 9 days in December have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.6 in. The wettest December in 1991-2020 was in 2015 (12.6 in); the driest was in 2004 (0.8 in).
Does it snow in Macon in December?
Snow is very rare: the 1991-2020 normal for December rounds to 0.0 in.
Is December a good time to visit Macon?
December ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Macon (55 out of 100). It has about 10 comfortable days. The best months are March, April and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Macon Middle Ga Rgnl Airport (USW00003813), 11 mi S of the city center, 343 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Juliette (USC00094728), 21 mi NNW of the city center, 450 ft (80 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Middle Georgia Regional Airport (722170-03813), 11 mi S of the city center, 343 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.