December weather forecast
Athens, TX

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Athens, is still a mild month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 56.8°F (13.8°C) and 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

As December arrives, Athens's weather displays a minor decrease in high-temperatures, transitioning from November's comfortable 64.9°F (18.3°C) to a moderate 56.8°F (13.8°C). During December, the nighttime temperature in Athens averages of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Humidity

In Athens, Texas, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, in Athens, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Athens, there are 122.8 rainfall days, and 18.11" (460mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
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

December has the least sunshine of the year in Athens, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Athens are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during December morphs into the following directions:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Athens in December?

In December, in Athens, the average high-temperature is 56.8°F (13.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Athens?

In December, the average relative humidity in Athens is 76%.

How much does it rain in Athens in December?

In Athens, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Athens?

March through December are months without snowfall in Athens.

Does it snow in Athens in December?

In Athens, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the month with the shortest days in Athens?

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Athens, Texas.

How many hours of daylight does Athens have in December?

In Athens, Texas, the average day length in December is 10h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Athens?

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.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Athens?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Athens, Texas, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Athens?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Athens is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Athens?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in December in Athens?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Athens, Texas, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Athens, TX

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).

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Average pressure in December
Athens, TX

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Athens, TX

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).

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Average humidity in December
Athens, TX

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Athens, TX

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Athens, TX

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Athens, TX

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Athens, TX

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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Athens, TX

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Athens, TX
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

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 1min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Athens, TX

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).

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Average UV index in December
Athens, TX

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Athens, TX

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).

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Average visibility in December
Athens, TX

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).

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