December weather forecast
Bristol, TN

Bristol rounds out the year with a complete return to winter. December remains cold and snowy, with temperatures dropping to an average low of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and the city experiencing about 2.6" (66mm) of snowfall. Rainfall holds steady at 3.4" (86mm), almost matching November's levels. The daylight is shortest this month, barely touching 9.7 hours. Rightfully so, the winter spirit pervades Bristol making it a festive place to end the year.

Temperature

The commencement of December involves a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping from a mild 58.3°F (14.6°C) in November to a chilly 48°F (8.9°C). An average low-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) marks the nights throughout December.

Rainfall

Throughout December, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, 41.14" (1045mm) of rain is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. During December, Bristol regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow. In Bristol, during the entire year, snow aggregates up to 15.59" (396mm).

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.