December weather in Athens, IL
The average temperature in Athens in December is 31.5°F (23.1°F–40.0°F). Average precipitation: 2.33 inches.
December is a winter month in Athens, and is cooler than the annual average of 52°F. Daily temperatures swing about 16.9°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 10 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 10m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
40.0°F
Avg Low
23.1°F
Precipitation
2.33 in
Daylight
9h 10m
December records in Athens
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 59.0°F (2003) | 12.9°F (2002) | 0.87 in (2023) |
| December 2 | 57.0°F (2009) | 12.9°F (2002) | 0.38 in (2018) |
| December 3 | 60.1°F (2007) | 9.0°F (2006) | 0.45 in (2007) |
| December 4 | 66.0°F (2001) | 1.0°F (2006) | 0.07 in (2005) |
| December 5 | 66.9°F (2001) | 5.0°F (2006) | 0.47 in (2016) |
| December 6 | 66.9°F (2001) | 3.0°F (2006) | 0.46 in (2014) |
| December 7 | 57.0°F (2004) | -0.9°F (2005) | 0.43 in (2004) |
| December 8 | 53.1°F (2001) | -0.9°F (2005) | 0.37 in (2004) |
| December 9 | 48.9°F (2003) | -2.0°F (2006) | 0.71 in (2009) |
| December 10 | 55.0°F (2003) | 1.0°F (2005) | 0.51 in (2007) |
| December 11 | 52.0°F (2003) | 7.0°F (2009) | 0.42 in (2007) |
| December 12 | 52.0°F (2006) | 1.0°F (2000) | 0.54 in (2007) |
| December 13 | 57.9°F (2006) | 0.0°F (2000) | 0.59 in (2001) |
| December 14 | 57.0°F (2006) | 10.9°F (2000) | 0.89 in (2015) |
| December 15 | 57.9°F (2006) | 6.1°F (2000) | 0.87 in (2022) |
| December 16 | 57.0°F (2002) | 6.1°F (2008) | 0.41 in (2007) |
| December 17 | 61.0°F (2006) | 0.0°F (2000) | 0.52 in (2001) |
| December 18 | 59.0°F (2002) | 0.0°F (2000) | 0.97 in (2002) |
| December 19 | 59.0°F (2002) | 1.9°F (2000) | 0.83 in (2008) |
| December 20 | 44.1°F (2002) | -6.0°F (2000) | 0.40 in (2008) |
| December 21 | 48.0°F (2006) | -0.9°F (2008) | 0.87 in (2006) |
| December 22 | 55.9°F (2003) | -2.9°F (2000) | 0.07 in (2006) |
| December 23 | 54.0°F (2007) | -4.0°F (2000) | 0.70 in (2014) |
| December 24 | 53.1°F (2005) | 0.0°F (2000) | 1.33 in (2009) |
| December 25 | 48.0°F (2006) | -8.0°F (2000) | 0.51 in (2005) |
| December 26 | 50.0°F (2007) | 8.1°F (2008) | 0.40 in (2016) |
| December 27 | 62.1°F (2008) | 10.0°F (2002) | 2.26 in (2015) |
| December 28 | 64.0°F (2008) | -0.9°F (2000) | 1.16 in (2008) |
| December 29 | 54.0°F (2006) | 3.0°F (2000) | 0.39 in (2021) |
| December 30 | 60.1°F (2006) | 7.0°F (2009) | 0.25 in (2020) |
| December 31 | 64.0°F (2002) | 8.1°F (2001) | 0.78 in (2018) |