Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The shift from November to December includes a small decrease in the average high-temperature, from a comfortable 61.3°F (16.3°C) to a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C). December in Athens generally records an average low-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C).Humidity
The most humid month in Athens is December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.3 days and accumulates 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows in Athens. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Athens, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.9 days and aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Athens, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of December, in Athens, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Athens. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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What are the months with the lowest UV index in Athens?
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Average temperature in December
Athens, GA
- Average high temperature in December: 54.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 39.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Athens, GA
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Athens, GA
- Average wind speed in December: 7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Athens, GA
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, October and November (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Athens, GA
- Average rainfall in December: 3.86"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").
Average rainfall days in December
Athens, GA
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Athens, GA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Athens, GA
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Athens, GA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Athens, GA
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Athens, GA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Athens, GA
- Average cloud cover in December: 44
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Athens, GA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).
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