December weather forecast
Darden, TN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Darden, Tennessee, with an average temperature varying between 49.6°F (9.8°C) and 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a soft drop in the average high-temperature, subtly decreasing from November's moderate 57.9°F (14.4°C) to a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average an icy 36.7°F (2.6°C) during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Darden, in December, during 9.7 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 130.6 rainfall days, and 16.89" (429mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Darden, in December, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 7.9 snowfall days, and 1.26" (32mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Darden.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Darden, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 49.6°F (9.8°C) and 36.7°F (2.6°C) respectively. In September, 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, is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Darden, Tennessee, in December, during 9.7 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Darden, Tennessee, in December, during 1.7 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Darden have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Darden, TN

Average temperature in December - Darden, TN
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Darden, TN

Average pressure in December - Darden, 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
Darden, TN

Average wind speed in December - Darden, TN
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Darden, TN

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Darden, TN

Average rainfall in December - Darden, TN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.94").

Average rainfall days in December
Darden, TN

Average rainfall days in December - Darden, TN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Darden, TN

Average snowfall in December - Darden, TN
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Darden, TN

Average snowfall days in December - Darden, TN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 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
Darden, TN

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Darden, TN

Average sunshine days in December - Darden, TN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Darden, TN

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Darden, TN

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Darden, TN

Average visibility in December - Darden, 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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