December weather forecast
Athens, WI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Athens, Wisconsin, with an average temperature ranging between max 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and min 14.2°F (-9.9°C).

Temperature

December implies a gentle temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's wintry 37.2°F (2.9°C) to a freezing cold 23.9°F (-4.5°C). Throughout the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 14.2°F (-9.9°C) is noted.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 91%.

Rainfall

In Athens, in December, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Athens, there are 138.8 rainfall days, and 24.84" (631mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Athens, it is snowing for 18.5 days. Throughout December, 6.85" (174mm) of snow is accumulated. In Athens, during the entire year, snow falls for 94.3 days and aggregates up to 37.17" (944mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:28 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Athens, Wisconsin, the average sunshine in December is 2.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Athens, is 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 14.2°F (-9.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 91%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Athens, in December, during 4.5 rainfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Athens, in December, during 18.5 snowfall days, 6.85" (174mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Athens, the average day length in December is 8h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:28 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 2.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Athens, WI

Average temperature in December - Athens, WI
  • Average high temperature in December: 23.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Athens, WI

Average pressure in December - Athens, WI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Athens, WI

Average wind speed in December - Athens, WI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Athens, WI

Average humidity in December - Athens, WI
  • Average humidity in December: 91%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Athens, WI

Average rainfall in December - Athens, WI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").

Average rainfall days in December
Athens, WI

Average rainfall days in December - Athens, WI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Athens, WI

Average snowfall in December - Athens, WI
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.85"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Athens, WI

Average snowfall days in December - Athens, WI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.9 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, WI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Athens, WI
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Athens, WI

Average sunshine days in December - Athens, WI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Athens, WI

Average UV index in December - Athens, WI
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Athens, WI

Average cloud cover in December - Athens, WI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 76).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Athens, WI

Average visibility in December - Athens, WI
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May and June (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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