December weather forecastAthol, NY
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Athol, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and 22.3°F (-5.4°C).Temperature
Athol's progression into December involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C). Throughout December, Athol anticipates an average low-temperature of 22.3°F (-5.4°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
In Athol, in December, during 10 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 153.4 rainfall days, and 29.41" (747mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Athol are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 12.9 days. Throughout December, 7.64" (194mm) of snow is accumulated. In Athol, during the entire year, snow falls for 65.5 days and aggregates up to 39.96" (1015mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:29 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Athol, the average sunshine in December is 4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Athol are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Athol, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 31.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 22.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Athol, NY
- Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Athol, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Athol, NY
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Athol, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.56"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").
Average rainfall days in December
Athol, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 10 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Athol, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 7.64"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.55").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Athol, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Athol, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Athol, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Athol, NY
- 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Athol, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 59
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in December
Athol, NY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).
