December weather forecast
Burton, TN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Burton, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.1°F (1.7°C) and 48.6°F (9.2°C).

Temperature

During the shift to December, a minor reduction in average high-temperature is observed, shifting from a mild 56.5°F (13.6°C) in November to a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C). In December, Burton reports a consistent average low-temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C) during the nights.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 80%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Burton, in December, it is raining for 12.7 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 170.4 rainfall days, and 37.99" (965mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Burton, during December, snow falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 13.4 snowfall days, and 4.29" (109mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature, in December, in Burton, records 48.6°F (9.2°C), while the low-temperature is 35.1°F (1.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 80%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 12.7 days. Throughout December, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Burton, during December, snow falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Burton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Burton have in December?

In Burton, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Burton, TN

Average temperature in December - Burton, TN
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Burton, TN

Average pressure in December - Burton, TN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Burton, TN

Average wind speed in December - Burton, TN
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Burton, TN

Average humidity in December - Burton, TN
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Burton, TN

Average rainfall in December - Burton, TN
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Burton, TN

Average rainfall days in December - Burton, TN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Burton, TN

Average snowfall in December - Burton, TN
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Burton, TN

Average snowfall days in December - Burton, TN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Burton, TN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Burton, TN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Burton, TN

Average sunshine days in December - Burton, TN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Burton, TN

Average UV index in December - Burton, TN
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Burton, TN

Average cloud cover in December - Burton, TN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Burton, TN

Average visibility in December - Burton, TN
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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