December weather forecast
Charlotte, TN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Charlotte, Tennessee, with an average temperature fluctuating between 48.2°F (9°C) and 35.4°F (1.9°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature marginally drops from a mild 56.7°F (13.7°C) in November to a chilly 48.2°F (9°C). An average low-temperature of 35.4°F (1.9°C) is recorded during the nights in December in Charlotte.

Humidity

March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months in Charlotte.

Rainfall

In Charlotte, Tennessee, in December, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 3.07" (78mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Charlotte, Tennessee, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.2 days and collects up to 38.03" (966mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Charlotte. In December, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 11.4 snowfall days, and 3.86" (98mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Charlotte, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Charlotte is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Charlotte are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Charlotte?

In December, in Charlotte, the average high-temperature is 48.2°F (9°C), and the average low-temperature is 35.4°F (1.9°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Charlotte?

March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months in Charlotte.

What is the average humidity in December in Charlotte?

In Charlotte, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Charlotte?

In Charlotte, Tennessee, during December, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Charlotte?

In December, in Charlotte, Tennessee, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Charlotte?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Charlotte?

In Charlotte, Tennessee, the average day length in December is 9h and 45min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Charlotte?

On the first day of December in Charlotte, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Charlotte?

The average sunshine duration in December in Charlotte is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Charlotte?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Charlotte?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Charlotte, Tennessee, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Charlotte, TN

Average temperature in December - Charlotte, TN
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Charlotte, TN

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Charlotte, TN

Average wind speed in December - Charlotte, TN
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Charlotte, TN

Average humidity in December - Charlotte, TN
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March, May and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Charlotte, TN

Average rainfall in December - Charlotte, TN
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Charlotte, TN

Average rainfall days in December - Charlotte, TN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Charlotte, TN

Average snowfall in December - Charlotte, TN
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Charlotte, TN

Average snowfall days in December - Charlotte, TN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 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
Charlotte, TN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Charlotte, TN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Charlotte, TN

Average sunshine days in December - Charlotte, TN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Charlotte, TN

Average UV index in December - Charlotte, 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
Charlotte, TN

Average cloud cover in December - Charlotte, TN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Charlotte, TN

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

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

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