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 involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, from a frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) to a cold 36.3°F (2.4°C). Athens's average low-temperature for the month of December records at a freezing cold 26.6°F (-3°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
February and December are months with the least rain in Athens, Indiana, when the rain falls for 6.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of rain.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 5.8 days. Throughout December, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is accumulated. In Athens, Indiana, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.3 days and aggregates up to 6.46" (164mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3.8h.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index in Athens, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The UV index of 1 during December leads to these advisories:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Athens, IN
- Average high temperature in December: 36.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 26.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Athens, IN
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Athens, IN
- Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Athens, IN
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Athens, IN
- Average rainfall in December: 0.79"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.09").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.79").
Average rainfall days in December
Athens, IN
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Athens, IN
- Average snowfall in December: 0.83"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Athens, IN
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Athens, IN
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Athens, IN
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Athens, IN
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Athens, IN
- Average cloud cover in December: 60
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in December
Athens, IN
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August and September (5mi).
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