December weather forecast
Lexington, TN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Lexington, Tennessee, with temperature in the range of an average high of 49.6°F (9.8°C) and an average low of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

Lexington in December undergoes a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's refreshing 57.7°F (14.3°C) to a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C). During the month of December, the temperature falls to an average of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Lexington, in December, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Lexington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.9 days and collects up to 32.6" (828mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 1.3 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 9.6 snowfall days, and 2.72" (69mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In December, in Lexington, the average high-temperature is 49.6°F (9.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 36.5°F (2.5°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 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Lexington, Tennessee, in December, during 12.2 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Lexington in December?

In Lexington, during December, snow falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

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 Lexington have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lexington have in December?

In Lexington, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Lexington, TN
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Lexington, TN

Average pressure in December - Lexington, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lexington, TN

Average wind speed in December - Lexington, TN
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Lexington, TN

Average humidity in December - Lexington, TN
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Lexington, TN

Average rainfall in December - Lexington, TN
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
Lexington, TN

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lexington, TN

Average snowfall in December - Lexington, TN
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lexington, TN

Average snowfall days in December - Lexington, TN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 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
Lexington, TN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lexington, 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: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lexington, TN

Average sunshine days in December - Lexington, TN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Lexington, TN

Average UV index in December - Lexington, TN
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Lexington, TN

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Lexington, TN

Average visibility in December - Lexington, 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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