December weather forecast
Karns, TN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Karns, Tennessee, with an average temperature ranging between max 49.1°F (9.5°C) and min 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

December's arrival subtly correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from a refreshing 57.2°F (14°C) in November to a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C). In Karns, an average nighttime temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C) is expected during December.

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Karns, in December, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 3.07" (78mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Karns, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.9 days and collects up to 29.57" (751mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Karns are January through April, November and December. In Karns, during December, snow falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11.5 snowfall days, and 3.94" (100mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Karns, the average sunshine in December is 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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature, in December, in Karns, records 49.1°F (9.5°C), while the low-temperature is 35.1°F (1.7°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month in Karns?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Karns, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Karns?

In December, the rain falls for 12.2 days. Throughout December, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Karns, in December, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Karns?

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 Karns?

The average day length in December in Karns is 9h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Karns, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What is the month 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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Karns, TN

Average pressure in December - Karns, 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
Karns, TN

Average wind speed in December - Karns, TN
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Karns, TN

Average humidity in December - Karns, TN
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Karns, TN

Average rainfall in December - Karns, TN
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Karns, TN

Average rainfall days in December - Karns, TN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Karns, TN

Average snowfall in December - Karns, TN
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Karns, TN

Average snowfall days in December - Karns, TN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Karns, 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Karns, TN

Average sunshine days in December - Karns, TN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Karns, TN

Average UV index in December - Karns, 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
Karns, TN

Average cloud cover in December - Karns, TN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Karns, TN

Average visibility in December - Karns, 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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