December weather forecast
Forktown, TN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Forktown, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.2°F (1.8°C) and 48.9°F (9.4°C).

Temperature

As November transitions into December, Forktown sees a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a mild 56.7°F (13.7°C) to a frosty 48.9°F (9.4°C). In Forktown, December nights witness a steady temperature drop to a cold 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout December, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Forktown, Tennessee, there are 182.4 rainfall days, and 39.8" (1011mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Forktown, in December, snow falls for 2.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.55" (14mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 16.1 snowfall days, and 3.66" (93mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Forktown, is 48.9°F (9.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 35.2°F (1.8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Forktown?

In Forktown, in December, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 3.03" (77mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Forktown, during December, snow falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Forktown, TN
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.9°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: 35.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30°F).

Average pressure in December
Forktown, TN

Average pressure in December - Forktown, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Forktown, TN

Average wind speed in December - Forktown, TN
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Forktown, TN

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Forktown, TN

Average rainfall in December - Forktown, TN
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.92").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Forktown, TN

Average rainfall days in December - Forktown, TN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11 days).

Average snowfall in December
Forktown, TN

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Forktown, TN

Average snowfall days in December - Forktown, TN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.4 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
Forktown, TN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Forktown, 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 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Forktown, TN

Average sunshine days in December - Forktown, TN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Forktown, TN

Average UV index in December - Forktown, 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
Forktown, TN

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

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
Forktown, TN

Average visibility in December - Forktown, 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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