December weather forecast
Athens, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Athens, Louisiana, with temperature in the range of an average low of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and an average high of 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Temperature

December's onset introduces a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from an enjoyable 63.9°F (17.7°C) in November to a moderate 56.3°F (13.5°C). Athens experiences a nighttime temperature average of 41.5°F (5.3°C) during December.

Humidity

In Athens, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Athens, in December, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 129.7 rainfall days, and 17.24" (438mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Athens, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.8 days and aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Athens.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, in Athens, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Athens. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during December leads to these advisories:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Athens in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Athens, records 56.3°F (13.5°C), while the low-temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Athens?

The average relative humidity in December in Athens is 81%.

How much does it rain in Athens in December?

In December, in Athens, the rain falls for 9.2 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Athens?

December is the first month it typically snows in Athens. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Athens?

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Athens have in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 3min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Athens?

On the first day of December in Athens, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Athens?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Athens, Louisiana, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Athens?

The average sunshine duration in December in Athens is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Athens?

The months with the lowest UV index in Athens, Louisiana, are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Athens?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Athens is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Athens, LA

Average temperature in December - Athens, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (94.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Athens, LA

Average pressure in December - Athens, LA
  • 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 (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Athens, LA

Average wind speed in December - Athens, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Athens, LA

Average humidity in December - Athens, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Athens, LA

Average rainfall in December - Athens, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.87").

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Average rainfall days in December
Athens, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Athens, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Athens, LA

Average snowfall in December - Athens, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Athens, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Athens, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Athens, LA
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Athens, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Athens, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Athens, LA

Average UV index in December - Athens, LA
  • 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, February and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Athens, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Athens, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and October (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Athens, LA

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

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May and December (5mi).

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