December weather forecast
Cottage Grove, TN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cottage Grove, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 35.6°F (2°C) and an average high of 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from November's refreshing 56.5°F (13.6°C) to a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C). December nights are marked by an average temperature drop to a cold 35.6°F (2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cottage Grove, there are 165.6 rainfall days, and 37.64" (956mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Cottage Grove, in December, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 10.5 snowfall days, and 4.06" (103mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Cottage Grove, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Cottage Grove, 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 ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Cottage Grove in December?

In Cottage Grove, in December, the average high-temperature is 47.8°F (8.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 35.6°F (2°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Cottage Grove, Tennessee, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 3.43" (87mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Cottage Grove, in December, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Cottage Grove have in December?

In Cottage Grove, the average day length in December is 9h and 44min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Cottage Grove, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Cottage Grove, TN

Average temperature in December - Cottage Grove, TN
  • Average high temperature in December: 47.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Cottage Grove, TN

Average pressure in December - Cottage Grove, TN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"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
Cottage Grove, TN

Average wind speed in December - Cottage Grove, TN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Cottage Grove, TN

Average humidity in December - Cottage Grove, TN
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Cottage Grove, TN

Average rainfall in December - Cottage Grove, TN
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Cottage Grove, TN

Average rainfall days in December - Cottage Grove, TN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cottage Grove, TN

Average snowfall in December - Cottage Grove, TN
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cottage Grove, TN

Average snowfall days in December - Cottage Grove, TN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.1 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
Cottage Grove, TN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cottage Grove, 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 5min

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
Cottage Grove, TN

Average sunshine days in December - Cottage Grove, TN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Cottage Grove, TN

Average UV index in December - Cottage Grove, TN
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Cottage Grove, TN

Average cloud cover in December - Cottage Grove, TN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Cottage Grove, TN

Average visibility in December - Cottage Grove, TN
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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