December weather forecastAthens, WI
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Athens, Wisconsin, with an average temperature ranging between max 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and min 14.2°F (-9.9°C).Temperature
December implies a gentle temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's wintry 37.2°F (2.9°C) to a freezing cold 23.9°F (-4.5°C). Throughout the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 14.2°F (-9.9°C) is noted.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 91%.Rainfall
In Athens, in December, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Athens, there are 138.8 rainfall days, and 24.84" (631mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Athens, it is snowing for 18.5 days. Throughout December, 6.85" (174mm) of snow is accumulated. In Athens, during the entire year, snow falls for 94.3 days and aggregates up to 37.17" (944mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December, 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.
Sunshine
In Athens, Wisconsin, the average sunshine in December is 2.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Athens, WI
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 48min
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 42min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
