A group of penguins on a winter morning in South Georgia Island, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
December
Weather in December
Closing in on the year-end, December brings a warmer breath of air to South Georgia Island. The temperatures ranging from -0.6°C (30.9°F) to 4.5°C (40.1°F) is inevitably refreshing compared to the icy cold just a few months earlier. The daylight hours extend to their maxima, while sunshine lingers for longer durations, painting bright hues over the land. December is the gracious curtain fall in the yearly meteorological drama that begins with a January's mildness and passes through June's harsh winter to culminate in a pleasant finale.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 03:50 and sunset at 20:40. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 03:55 and sunset at 21:03 -02.
Temperature
Upon the beginning of December, South Georgia Island's high-temperatures register at a still cold 4.5°C (40.1°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. South Georgia Island, during the nights of December, experiences an average temperature drop to a subzero cold -0.6°C (30.9°F).Rainfall
December is the month with the least rainfall, with 77mm (3.03") of accumulated precipitation.Daylight
The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 17h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 03:50 and sunset at 20:40. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 03:55 and sunset at 21:03 -02.
Sunshine
In South Georgia Island, the average sunshine in December is 5.4h.Updated: Jul 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in December?
In South Georgia Island, 4.5°C (40.1°F) is the average high-temperature and -0.6°C (30.9°F) is the average low-temperature during December.
What is the driest month?
The month with the least rainfall is December, when 77mm (3.03") of precipitation is typically aggregated.
How much does it rain in December?
Throughout December, 77mm (3.03") of precipitation is accumulated.
When are the longest days?
December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 17h and 6min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does South Georgia Island have in December?
The average day length in December is 17h and 8min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 03:50 and sunset at 20:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 03:55 and sunset at 21:03 -02.
How long on average sun shines in December?
The average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.
Average temperature in December
South Georgia Island, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
- Average high temperature in December: 4.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (5.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (-2.4°C).
- Average low temperature in December: -0.6°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (1.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-5.4°C).
Average rainfall in December
South Georgia Island, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
- Average rainfall in December: 77mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (123mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (77mm).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
South Georgia Island, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
- Average daylight in December: 17h and 1min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 17h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 7h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).
