The numbers
- NOAA's 1991 to 2020 normals for the Dahlonega station average 0.7 inches of snow and 6.4 inches of precipitation in December. NOAA U.S. Climate Normals
- NOAA's 1991 to 2020 normals have no temperature record for the Dahlonega station. The Cleveland, Georgia station averages a December high of 53.4°F and a low of 29.3°F. NOAA U.S. Climate Normals
NOAA’s climate normals are thirty-year averages. An average of less than an inch means most Decembers bring little or no snow, and an occasional one brings a proper dusting.
What that feels like on the square
A typical December evening is cold and dry. The lights do the work that snow does elsewhere. Rain is the more likely spoiler, so pack an umbrella before you pack snow boots.
The snow in the movies was not real
- The Gainesville Times reported about 300 extras and crews making fake snow downtown in October 2016 for Hallmark's Christmas in Homestead. The Gainesville Times
That is the giveaway. A film crew that wants a snowy Dahlonega has to bring its own. More on that in Christmas movies filmed in Dahlonega.
What to wear
- A warm coat, a hat and gloves for after dark.
- Shoes you can stand in for an hour.
- A small umbrella.
The full run-down on crowds, weather and timing is in Plan your visit.
Written by the Christmas Dahlonega Editorial Team. AI tools help us draft; people check every fact before it publishes.
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