December weather forecastAthens, TX
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Athens, Texas, with temperature in the range of an average high of 56.8°F (13.8°C) and an average low of 41.9°F (5.5°C).Temperature
The beginning of December subtly marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from an enjoyable 64.9°F (18.3°C) in November to a still refreshing 56.8°F (13.8°C). Athens observes an average low-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C) during December.Humidity
In Athens, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In Athens, during December, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. In Athens, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.8 days and collects up to 18.11" (460mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
March through December are months without snowfall in Athens.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:29 pm CST.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Athens, TX
- Average high temperature in December: 56.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (95.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 41.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Athens, TX
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Athens, TX
- Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Athens, TX
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (63%).
Average rainfall in December
Athens, TX
- Average rainfall in December: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.83").
Average rainfall days in December
Athens, TX
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Athens, TX
- Average snowfall in December: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Athens, TX
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Athens, TX
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Athens, TX
- Average sunshine days in December: 20 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (13.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Athens, TX
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Athens, TX
- Average cloud cover in December: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in December
Athens, TX
- 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).
