Sandy Springs, GA weather in December
Expect chilly weather with frequent rain in Sandy Springs in December, with highs near 54°F and lows near 36°F. Rain falls on about 11 days. It is one of the coldest months in Sandy Springs.
- Normal high
- 54°F
- Normal low
- 36°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How December changes from start to finish
| December 1 | December 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 58°F | 52°F |
| Normal low | 38°F | 34°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 37% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:24 am / 5:28 pm | 7:42 am / 5:38 pm |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | 9.9 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 am40°Fdew point 35°F
- 9 am42°Fdew point 35°F
- Noon50°Fdew point 36°F
- 3 pm54°Fdew point 35°F
- 6 pm50°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 pm45°Fdew point 36°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Atlanta Fulton Co Airport (13 mi away); average wind 5 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°Fnot available
- 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 snow11 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below13 of 31
Average days per December, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in December
Normal precipitation is 4.4 in; a dry December brings about 2.8 in and a wet one about 5.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Snow is very rare.
How December varies from year to year
- Warmest December, 1991-20202015: average high 65°F
- Coolest December2000: average high 45°F
- Wettest December2018: 12.0 in
- Driest December2010: 1.0 in
- Highest reading77°F (December 26, 2015)
- Lowest reading13°F (December 20, 2000)
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 | 63°F | 54°F | 52°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 36°F | 33°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 11 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | – | – | – |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | 9.9 h | 10.2 h |
Highs change by -9°F from November and -2°F into January.
Nearby alternatives in December
- Warmer: Macon, GA86 mi · high 61°F · 9 wet days
- Drier: Tallahassee, FL241 mi · high 66°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Bowling Green, KY242 mi · high 49°F · 12 wet days
How Sandy Springs ranks in December
- Normal high169th warmest of 378 cities; 8th of 8 in Georgia
- Wet days277th driest of 378
What to pack for Sandy Springs in December
- A warm jacket – lows near 36°F, highs near 54°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
Heating and cooling
December has 622 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Sandy Springs in December?
The normal high is 54°F and the normal low is 36°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest December reading was 13°F (December 20, 2000).
Does it rain a lot in Sandy Springs in December?
About 11 days in December have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.4 in. The wettest December in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (12.0 in); the driest was in 2010 (1.0 in).
Does it snow in Sandy Springs in December?
Snow is very rare: the 1991-2020 normal for December rounds to 0.0 in.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Atlanta Peachtree Airport (USW00053863), 5.5 mi SE of the city center, 1,002 ft (90 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall: Atlanta 9NW (USC00090444), 9.6 mi SW of the city center, 907 ft (185 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Atlanta Hartsfield Intl Airport (USW00013874), 21 mi S of the city center, 1,010 ft (82 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Atlanta Fulton Co Airport (USW00003888), 13 mi SW of the city center, 840 ft (252 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Dobbins Air Reserve Base Airport (722270-13864), 8.0 mi W of the city center, 1,068 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).