December weather forecastAthens, PA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Athens, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and 35.2°F (1.8°C).Temperature
The onset of December entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to a wintry 35.2°F (1.8°C). Athens sees an average low-temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) during December.Humidity
In Athens, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.Rainfall
In Athens, Pennsylvania, during December, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Athens, there are 153.6 rainfall days, and 23.78" (604mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Athens, in December, during 13.1 snowfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 69.1 snowfall days, and 21.69" (551mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 3.1h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Athens, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Athens, PA
- Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Athens, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Athens, PA
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, June and July (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Athens, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.61"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").
Average rainfall days in December
Athens, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Athens, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 3.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Athens, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 13.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16.3 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, PA
- 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: 3h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Athens, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 10 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Athens, PA
- Average UV index in December: 1
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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Athens, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 69
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in December
Athens, PA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
