December weather forecast
Harrogate, TN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Harrogate, Tennessee, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.9°F (7.7°C) and an average low of 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Temperature

December heralds a minor drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C) to a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C). Harrogate experiences a mean low-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C) during December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 14.2 days. Throughout December, 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Harrogate, during the entire year, the rain falls for 185.4 days and collects up to 40.59" (1031mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Harrogate, in December, during 5.8 snowfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Harrogate, Tennessee, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.4 days and aggregates up to 12.17" (309mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature, in December, in Harrogate, records 45.9°F (7.7°C), while the low-temperature is 33.1°F (0.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

What are the most humid months?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Harrogate, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 14.2 days. Throughout December, 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Harrogate, in December, during 5.8 snowfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is typically 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 Harrogate have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 43min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Harrogate have in December?

In Harrogate, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Harrogate, the average daily maximum UV index in December 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 temperature in December
Harrogate, TN

Average temperature in December - Harrogate, TN
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Harrogate, TN

Average pressure in December - Harrogate, TN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Harrogate, TN

Average wind speed in December - Harrogate, TN
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Harrogate, TN

Average humidity in December - Harrogate, TN
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Harrogate, TN

Average rainfall in December - Harrogate, TN
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.4").

Average rainfall days in December
Harrogate, TN

Average rainfall days in December - Harrogate, TN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Harrogate, TN

Average snowfall in December - Harrogate, TN
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.4"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Harrogate, TN

Average snowfall days in December - Harrogate, TN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 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
Harrogate, TN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Harrogate, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Harrogate, TN

Average sunshine days in December - Harrogate, TN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Harrogate, TN

Average UV index in December - Harrogate, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Harrogate, TN

Average cloud cover in December - Harrogate, TN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Harrogate, TN

Average visibility in December - Harrogate, TN
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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