December weather forecast
Athena, OR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Athena, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Temperature

December stands out as Athena's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and a low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Athena, in December, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Athena, Oregon, there are 132.7 rainfall days, and 12.91" (328mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Athena are January through April, September, November and December. In December, in Athena, it is snowing for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is accumulated. In Athena, Oregon, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.5 days and aggregates up to 9.41" (239mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Athena.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:19 pm PST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Athena. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Athena?

December, with average temperatures reaching a high of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and a low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C), is the coldest month in Athena, Oregon.

Is December cold in Athena?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Athena, Oregon, during December are 37.9°F (3.3°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Athena?

In Athena, Oregon, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Athena?

In Athena, Oregon, in December, during 13.5 rainfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Athena?

In Athena, Oregon, in December, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Athena?

The month with the shortest days in Athena is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Athena have in December?

The average day length in December in Athena is 8h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Athena?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, in Athena, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:19 pm PST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Athena?

January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Athena, Oregon.

How long on average sun shines in December in Athena?

In Athena, Oregon, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Athena?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December in Athena?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Athena, OR

Average temperature in December - Athena, OR
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (27.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Athena, OR

Average pressure in December - Athena, OR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.2"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Athena, OR

Average wind speed in December - Athena, OR
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Athena, OR

Average humidity in December - Athena, OR
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (38%).

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Average rainfall in December
Athena, OR

Average rainfall in December - Athena, OR
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.24").

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Average rainfall days in December
Athena, OR

Average rainfall days in December - Athena, OR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Athena, OR

Average snowfall in December - Athena, OR
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Athena, OR

Average snowfall days in December - Athena, OR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Athena, OR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Athena, OR
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Athena, OR

Average sunshine days in December - Athena, OR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (11.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Athena, OR

Average UV index in December - Athena, OR
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Athena, OR

Average cloud cover in December - Athena, OR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in December
Athena, OR

Average visibility in December - Athena, OR
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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