December weather forecast
Fountain Head, TN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Fountain Head, Tennessee, with an average temperature varying between 34.7°F (1.5°C) and 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a subtle temperature shift, as the average high-temperature eases from a mild 56.1°F (13.4°C) in November to a frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C). Fountain Head in December anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Fountain Head, Tennessee, in December, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 3.39" (86mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Fountain Head, during the entire year, the rain falls for 177.4 days and collects up to 44.61" (1133mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Fountain Head, in December, snow falls for 3.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.1" (28mm) of snow. In Fountain Head, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.7 days and aggregates up to 6.22" (158mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.

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 ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

In Fountain Head, in December, the average high-temperature is 47.3°F (8.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 34.7°F (1.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is estimated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What are the most humid months?

March, May 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 Fountain Head, during December, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 3.6 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is accumulated.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Fountain Head have in December?

In Fountain Head, the average day length in December is 9h and 43min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Fountain Head have in December?

In Fountain Head, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Fountain Head, TN
  • Average high temperature in December: 47.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Fountain Head, TN

Average pressure in December - Fountain Head, 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
Fountain Head, TN

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Fountain Head, TN

Average humidity in December - Fountain Head, TN
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

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

Average rainfall in December
Fountain Head, TN

Average rainfall in December - Fountain Head, TN
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.56").

Average rainfall days in December
Fountain Head, TN

Average rainfall days in December - Fountain Head, TN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fountain Head, TN

Average snowfall in December - Fountain Head, TN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fountain Head, TN

Average snowfall days in December - Fountain Head, TN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 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
Fountain Head, TN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fountain Head, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fountain Head, TN

Average sunshine days in December - Fountain Head, TN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Fountain Head, TN

Average UV index in December - Fountain Head, 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
Fountain Head, TN

Average cloud cover in December - Fountain Head, TN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Fountain Head, TN

Average visibility in December - Fountain Head, TN
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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