December weather forecast
Drake Forest, TN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Drake Forest, Tennessee, with an average temperature varying between 50.7°F (10.4°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

Drake Forest's weather in December involves a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down slightly from November's mild 58.8°F (14.9°C) to a cool 50.7°F (10.4°C). An average low-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) is observed during the December nights.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.5 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 1.6 days. Throughout December, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Drake Forest, there are 9.2 snowfall days, and 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

In Drake Forest, 50.7°F (10.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 36.5°F (2.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°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%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout December, 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Drake Forest, Tennessee, during December, snow falls for 1.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Drake Forest?

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

How many hours of daylight does Drake Forest have in December?

In Drake Forest, the average day length in December is 9h and 51min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Drake Forest, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Drake Forest have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Drake Forest, TN
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Drake Forest, TN

Average pressure in December - Drake Forest, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Drake Forest, TN

Average wind speed in December - Drake Forest, TN
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Drake Forest, TN

Average humidity in December - Drake Forest, TN
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Drake Forest, TN

Average rainfall in December - Drake Forest, TN
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.21"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.48").

Average rainfall days in December
Drake Forest, TN

Average rainfall days in December - Drake Forest, TN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Drake Forest, TN

Average snowfall in December - Drake Forest, TN
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Drake Forest, TN

Average snowfall days in December - Drake Forest, TN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.9 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
Drake Forest, TN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Drake Forest, 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Drake Forest, TN

Average sunshine days in December - Drake Forest, TN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).

Average UV index in December
Drake Forest, TN

Average UV index in December - Drake Forest, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Drake Forest, TN

Average cloud cover in December - Drake Forest, TN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Drake Forest, TN

Average visibility in December - Drake Forest, TN
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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