December weather forecast
Highland Hills, TN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Highland Hills, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 35.4°F (1.9°C) and max 49.3°F (9.6°C).

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving subtly from a refreshing 57°F (13.9°C) in November to a chilly 49.3°F (9.6°C). In Highland Hills, the average temperature during the nights of December drops to a cold 35.4°F (1.9°C).

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Highland Hills, during December, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 117.7 rainfall days, and 11.34" (288mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Highland Hills, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout December, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is accumulated. In Highland Hills, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.1 days and aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of 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 7:29 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Highland Hills, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading 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:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In Highland Hills, in December, the average high-temperature is 49.3°F (9.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 35.4°F (1.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are February 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 Highland Hills, in December, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Highland Hills, in December, during 2.4 snowfall days, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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?

The average day length in December is 9h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Highland Hills, TN

Average temperature in December - Highland Hills, TN
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.3°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 (44.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30°F).

Average pressure in December
Highland Hills, TN

Average pressure in December - Highland Hills, 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
Highland Hills, TN

Average wind speed in December - Highland Hills, TN
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Highland Hills, TN

Average humidity in December - Highland Hills, TN
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Highland Hills, TN

Average rainfall in December - Highland Hills, TN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Highland Hills, TN

Average rainfall days in December - Highland Hills, TN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Highland Hills, TN

Average snowfall in December - Highland Hills, TN
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Highland Hills, TN

Average snowfall days in December - Highland Hills, TN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (3.7 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
Highland Hills, TN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Highland Hills, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Highland Hills, TN

Average sunshine days in December - Highland Hills, TN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and July (15.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Highland Hills, TN

Average UV index in December - Highland Hills, 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
Highland Hills, TN

Average cloud cover in December - Highland Hills, TN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Highland Hills, TN

Average visibility in December - Highland Hills, TN
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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