December weather forecast
Lakeland, TN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Lakeland, Tennessee, with an average temperature ranging between max 50.7°F (10.4°C) and min 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Temperature

As Lakeland enters December, the average high-temperature subtly lowers from the a moderate 58.6°F (14.8°C) of November to a cool 50.7°F (10.4°C). The nighttime temperature dips to an icy 37.8°F (3.2°C) on average during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Lakeland, Tennessee, in December, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Lakeland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148 days and collects up to 25.35" (644mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Lakeland, in December, snow falls for 0.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 4.3 snowfall days, and 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Lakeland, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, in Lakeland, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in December transforms into this advice:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

Lakeland in December has an average high-temperature of 50.7°F (10.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lakeland?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Lakeland, in December, during 10 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 0.7 days. Throughout December, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Lakeland have in December?

In Lakeland, the average day length in December is 9h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lakeland have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Lakeland, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Lakeland, TN

Average temperature in December - Lakeland, TN
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Lakeland, TN

Average pressure in December - Lakeland, 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
Lakeland, TN

Average wind speed in December - Lakeland, TN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Lakeland, TN

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Lakeland, TN

Average rainfall in December - Lakeland, TN
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.8").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.26").

Average rainfall days in December
Lakeland, TN

Average rainfall days in December - Lakeland, TN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lakeland, TN

Average snowfall in December - Lakeland, TN
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lakeland, TN

Average snowfall days in December - Lakeland, TN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 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 and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lakeland, 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 0min

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
Lakeland, TN

Average sunshine days in December - Lakeland, TN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Lakeland, TN

Average UV index in December - Lakeland, TN
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Lakeland, TN

Average cloud cover in December - Lakeland, TN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Lakeland, TN

Average visibility in December - Lakeland, 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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