December weather forecastAthens, NY
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Athens, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.4°F (1.9°C) and 24.4°F (-4.2°C).Temperature
The start of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, receding from a frosty 46°F (7.8°C) in November to a cold 35.4°F (1.9°C). In December, Athens records an average nighttime temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Athens is 82%.Rainfall
In Athens, in December, during 8.5 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Athens, there are 139.3 rainfall days, and 21.06" (535mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Athens, during December, snow falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow. In Athens, New York, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.3 days and aggregates up to 15.79" (401mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of December, in Athens, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:33 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Athens is 4.5h.UV index
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Athens, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 35.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Athens, NY
- Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Athens, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Athens, NY
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Athens, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 1.54"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").
Average rainfall days in December
Athens, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Athens, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 2.95"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Athens, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.6 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, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 30min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Athens, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Athens, NY
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Athens, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Athens, NY
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
