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
With the onset of December, Athens's average high-temperature adjusts, receding from November's fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) to a wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C). During the month of December, an average low-temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C) is recorded.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Athens, there are 163.3 rainfall days, and 27.95" (710mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 8.7 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 40.3 snowfall days, and 12.95" (329mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Athens, OH
- Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Athens, OH
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Athens, OH
- Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Athens, OH
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Athens, OH
- Average rainfall in December: 2.68"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").
Average rainfall days in December
Athens, OH
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Athens, OH
- Average snowfall in December: 1.93"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Athens, OH
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Athens, OH
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Athens, OH
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Athens, OH
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Athens, OH
- Average cloud cover in December: 59
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Athens, OH
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and December (5mi).
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