December weather forecast
Lorraine, TN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lorraine, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 48.6°F (9.2°C) and min 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Lorraine's climate undergoes a slight change as the average high-temperature moves from a mild 56.3°F (13.5°C) in November to a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C). In Lorraine, December nights witness a steady temperature drop to a wintry 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Lorraine, during December, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 176 rainfall days, and 40.51" (1029mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Lorraine, in December, during 2 snowfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 11.6 snowfall days, and 2.91" (74mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:36 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In Lorraine, in December, the average high-temperature is 48.6°F (9.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 34.7°F (1.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 80%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Lorraine, during December, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Lorraine, during December, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December in Lorraine?

In Lorraine, 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 7:31 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:36 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Lorraine have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Lorraine, TN
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Lorraine, TN

Average pressure in December - Lorraine, TN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"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
Lorraine, TN

Average wind speed in December - Lorraine, TN
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (6.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Lorraine, TN

Average humidity in December - Lorraine, TN
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Lorraine, TN

Average rainfall in December - Lorraine, TN
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.52").

Average rainfall days in December
Lorraine, TN

Average rainfall days in December - Lorraine, TN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lorraine, TN

Average snowfall in December - Lorraine, TN
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lorraine, TN

Average snowfall days in December - Lorraine, TN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 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 and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lorraine, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lorraine, TN

Average sunshine days in December - Lorraine, TN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Lorraine, TN

Average UV index in December - Lorraine, 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
Lorraine, TN

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Lorraine, TN

Average visibility in December - Lorraine, TN
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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