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

Weather in Atlanta in December

In an average December, Atlanta sees a daily high around 55°F and a low around 38°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.

Average high55°F
Typical high range44°F to 67°F
Average low38°F
Typical low range26°F to 52°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

December records

The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.

High

Highest 77°F 2007-12-10
Lowest 18°F 1983-12-25

Low

Highest 68°F 1991-12-02
Lowest 2°F 1983-12-25

Feels-like

Highest 77°F 2007-12-10
Lowest -18°F 1983-12-25

Humidity

Highest 16.9 g/m³ 1991-12-02
Lowest 0.9 g/m³ 1983-12-25

Wind

Highest 23 mph 2009-12-25
Lowest 4 mph 1997-12-23

Gust

Highest 56 mph 2009-12-25
Lowest 8 mph 1986-12-15

Precip

Wettest 9.26 in 2018
Driest 1.16 in 1980

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