December weather forecast
Gates, TN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gates, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 49.1°F (9.5°C) and min 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Temperature

Gates's December weather shows a modest shift in high-temperatures, falling from November's mild 57.7°F (14.3°C) to a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C). The nights of December anticipate an average low-temperature of 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Gates, Tennessee, is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Gates, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.3 days and collects up to 12.76" (324mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. The months with the most snowfall in Gates are February, March and December, with an average 0.28" (7mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Gates are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Gates?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Gates, is 49.1°F (9.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 36.7°F (2.6°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Gates?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Gates?

In Gates, Tennessee, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Gates?

The months with the most snowfall in Gates, Tennessee, are February, March and December, with an average 0.28" (7mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in Gates in December?

In Gates, Tennessee, in December, during 0.3 snowfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Gates?

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Gates?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Gates?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Gates?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Gates?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Gates?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Gates, Tennessee, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Gates, TN

Average temperature in December - Gates, TN
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Gates, TN

Average pressure in December - Gates, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Gates, TN

Average wind speed in December - Gates, TN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Gates, TN

Average humidity in December - Gates, TN
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Gates, TN

Average rainfall in December - Gates, TN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.38").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Gates, TN

Average rainfall days in December - Gates, TN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gates, TN

Average snowfall in December - Gates, TN
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The months with the highest snowfall are February, March and December (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gates, TN

Average snowfall days in December - Gates, TN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gates, TN

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

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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gates, TN

Average sunshine days in December - Gates, TN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Gates, TN

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Gates, TN

Average cloud cover in December - Gates, TN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Gates, TN

Average visibility in December - Gates, 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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