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
A modest decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a mild 57.9°F (14.4°C) in November to a cool 50°F (10°C). In Athens, an average nighttime temperature of 35.8°F (2.1°C) is expected during December.Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 79%, December is the most humid month in Athens.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Athens, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.6 days and collects up to 17.44" (443mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Athens, during December, snow falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8.3 snowfall days, and 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of December, in Athens, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:36 pm EST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine in Athens are January and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Athens, Tennessee, are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Athens, TN
- Average high temperature in December: 50°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 35.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Athens, TN
- Average pressure in December: 30.15"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Athens, TN
- Average wind speed in December: 5.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4mph).
Average humidity in December
Athens, TN
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August, September, October and November (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Athens, TN
- Average rainfall in December: 1.65"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.79").
Average rainfall days in December
Athens, TN
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Athens, TN
- Average snowfall in December: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Athens, TN
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.5 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, TN
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Athens, TN
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Athens, TN
- 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Athens, TN
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Athens, TN
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
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