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 minor decrease in the average high-temperature, lightly dropping from an enjoyable 63.9°F (17.7°C) to a still refreshing 56.3°F (13.5°C). In Athens, December's nights observe an average temperature dip to an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C).Humidity
In Athens, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 9.2 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Athens, there are 129.7 rainfall days, and 17.24" (438mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January, February and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Athens, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.8 days and aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of December in Athens, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following advice:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the month with the shortest days?
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What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
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What are the months with the lowest UV index?
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Average temperature in December
Athens, LA
- Average high temperature in December: 56.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (94.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 41.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Athens, LA
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Athens, LA
- Average wind speed in December: 6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Athens, LA
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Athens, LA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.22"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.87").
Average rainfall days in December
Athens, LA
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Athens, LA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.04"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Athens, LA
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Athens, LA
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Athens, LA
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Athens, LA
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Athens, LA
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and October (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Athens, LA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May and December (5mi).
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