December weather forecast
Johnson City, TN

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The front entrance to the Public Library in Johnson City, Tennessee
The front entrance to the Public Library in Johnson City, Tennessee

Weather in December

The year concludes with December encompassing typical winter features in Johnson City. The chill in the air gets more prevalent, marking the establishment of winter in earnest. The city witnesses a dramatic increase in snowfall to 3.74" (95mm), casting the landscape in mystical winter white. Layers of frost embellish mornings, while sunsets bring on early nightfall. Despite the chill, the festive spirit adds warmth to the city's weather, concluding the year on a picturesque note.

Temperature

In Johnson City, entering December brings a subtle temperature decrement, reducing from November's fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C). Johnson City experiences an average low-temperature reading of 32.4°F (0.2°C) throughout December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Johnson City, in December, during 13.6 rainfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 187.8 rainfall days, and 32.76" (832mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 6.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.5h.

UV index

January, February 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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Johnson City, is 46.6°F (8.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 32.4°F (0.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What are the most humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Johnson City, in December, it is raining for 13.6 days, with typically 3.07" (78mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 6.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Johnson City, during December, snow falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Johnson City have in December?

In Johnson City, the average day length in December is 9h and 44min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Johnson City?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Johnson City, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Johnson City?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Johnson City, TN

Average temperature in December - Johnson City, TN
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Johnson City, TN

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Johnson City, TN

Average wind speed in December - Johnson City, TN
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Johnson City, TN

Average humidity in December - Johnson City, TN
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Johnson City, TN

Average rainfall in December - Johnson City, TN
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Johnson City, TN

Average rainfall days in December - Johnson City, TN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Johnson City, TN

Average snowfall in December - Johnson City, TN
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.74"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Johnson City, TN

Average snowfall days in December - Johnson City, TN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Johnson City, TN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Johnson City, 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: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Johnson City, TN

Average sunshine days in December - Johnson City, TN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Johnson City, TN

Average UV index in December - Johnson City, TN
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Johnson City, TN

Average cloud cover in December - Johnson City, TN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Johnson City, TN

Average visibility in December - Johnson City, TN
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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