December weather forecast
Athens, WI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Athens, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and 14.2°F (-9.9°C).

Temperature

Athens, Wisconsin, observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's icy 37.2°F (2.9°C) to a subzero cold 23.9°F (-4.5°C). Athens experiences a mean low-temperature of 14.2°F (-9.9°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 91%.

Rainfall

In Athens, in December, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Athens, Wisconsin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.8 days and collects up to 24.84" (631mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Athens are January through May, October through December. In Athens, in December, during 18.5 snowfall days, 6.85" (174mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Athens, there are 94.3 snowfall days, and 37.17" (944mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of December, in Athens, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:28 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 2.7h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Athens. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Athens in December?

In December, in Athens, the average high-temperature is 23.9°F (-4.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 14.2°F (-9.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Athens?

The average relative humidity in December is 91%.

How much does it rain in Athens in December?

In Athens, Wisconsin, in December, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Athens?

In Athens, Wisconsin, in December, during 18.5 snowfall days, 6.85" (174mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Athens?

December has the shortest days of the year in Athens, Wisconsin, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Athens have in December?

In Athens, the average day length in December is 8h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Athens?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:28 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Athens?

In Athens, Wisconsin, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Athens?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Athens, Wisconsin.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Athens?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Athens, WI

Average temperature in December - Athens, WI
  • Average high temperature in December: 23.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Athens, WI

Average pressure in December - Athens, WI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Athens, WI

Average wind speed in December - Athens, WI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Athens, WI

Average humidity in December - Athens, WI
  • Average humidity in December: 91%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Athens, WI

Average rainfall in December - Athens, WI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").

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Average rainfall days in December
Athens, WI

Average rainfall days in December - Athens, WI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Athens, WI

Average snowfall in December - Athens, WI
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.85"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Athens, WI

Average snowfall days in December - Athens, WI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Athens, WI
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Athens, WI

Average sunshine days in December - Athens, WI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Athens, WI

Average UV index in December - Athens, WI
  • 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, March, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Athens, WI

Average cloud cover in December - Athens, WI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 76).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in December
Athens, WI

Average visibility in December - Athens, WI
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May and June (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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