Atlanta in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Atlanta in december 2026
The weather in Atlanta in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
tolerable weather 20.3cm
Weather at 6am
45°F
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
19%
18%
15%
Weather at 12pm
54°F
Clear/Sunny
43% of time
23%
21%
7%
Weather at 6pm
50°F
Clear/Sunny
41% of time
23%
21%
7%
Weather at 3am
45°F
38%
20%
13%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Atlanta in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Atlanta in december.
The climate of Atlanta in december is tolerable
the weather in Atlanta in december is wet (with 3.1in of precipitation over 5 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in november there is an average of 2.2in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate is fairly cold around this city the month of december, but it is bearable by dressing hot. The high seasonal norm is 56°F. The minimum is 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Atlanta is 50°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Atlanta in december with a maximum record of 74°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 14°F in 2010. You can expect to have about 5 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 16% of the month.
Day length in Atlanta in december is 09:56. The sun rises at 07:35 and sets at 17:31.
December: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in december, there are destinations with better weather than Atlanta:
In december, Miami (Florida) has perfect weather.
Furthermore, Hawaii (Honolulu), Houston, Myrtle Beach, Phoenix (Arizona), Carolina Beach and Dauphin Island (Alabama) have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Atlanta in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 74°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 14°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 17km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.2in (2019) | ||||
| Snowfall | 20.3cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 84% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.89km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 44% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:35 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:31 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:56 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Atlanta in december 2025:
38°F to 45°F
38°F to 43°F
32°F to 38°F
32°F to 47°F
40°F to 45°F
45°F to 50°F
41°F to 45°F
43°F to 50°F
40°F to 43°F
36°F to 54°F
34°F to 43°F
40°F to 59°F
43°F to 50°F
40°F to 56°F
22°F to 41°F
31°F to 50°F
40°F to 47°F
47°F to 52°F
52°F to 58°F
38°F to 52°F
45°F to 58°F
41°F to 56°F
47°F to 59°F
54°F to 61°F
58°F to 63°F
56°F to 59°F
59°F to 65°F
59°F to 63°F
52°F to 61°F
27°F to 41°F
29°F to 50°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in december
Cities near Atlanta:
| Lake Martin (Alabama) in december | tolerable weather |
| South Carolina in december | tolerable weather |
| Nashville in december | very bad weather |
| Savannah in december | good weather |
| Hilton Head Island in december | good weather |
| Tybee Island (Georgia) in december | good weather |
| Edisto Beach in december | good weather |
| Charleston in december | good weather |
| Mississippi in december | tolerable weather |
| Mobile (Alabama) in december | good weather |
| Gulf Shores (Alabama) in december | good weather |
| Myrtle Beach in december | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
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Weather data for Atlanta in december:
Weather data for Atlanta for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Atlanta. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Atlanta can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Atlanta.