December weather forecast
Madison, TN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Madison, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 48.2°F (9°C) and an average low of 35.4°F (1.9°C).

Temperature

December marks a gentle change in average high-temperature, declining from November's refreshing 56.8°F (13.8°C) to a frosty 48.2°F (9°C). An average low-temperature of 35.4°F (1.9°C) is common during the nights of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout December, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Madison, there are 178.6 rainfall days, and 39.29" (998mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Madison, in December, during 1.9 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Madison, there are 11.8 snowfall days, and 3.62" (92mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Madison are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Madison?

The high-temperature, in December, in Madison, is 48.2°F (9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 35.4°F (1.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months in Madison?

The months with the highest humidity in Madison, Tennessee, are March and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December in Madison?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Madison?

In December, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout December, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Madison?

In Madison, Tennessee, during December, snow falls for 1.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Madison?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Madison.

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

In Madison, Tennessee, the average day length in December is 9h and 44min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Madison?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, in Madison, Tennessee, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Madison?

The months with the least sunshine in Madison, Tennessee, are January, February and December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Madison have in December?

In Madison, Tennessee, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Madison?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Madison?

In Madison, Tennessee, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Madison, TN

Average temperature in December - Madison, TN
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Madison, TN

Average pressure in December - Madison, TN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Madison, TN

Average wind speed in December - Madison, TN
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Madison, TN

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Madison, TN

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.36").

Average rainfall days in December
Madison, TN

Average rainfall days in December - Madison, TN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Madison, TN

Average snowfall in December - Madison, TN
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Madison, TN

Average snowfall days in December - Madison, TN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.2 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
Madison, TN

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

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

Average sunshine days in December
Madison, TN

Average sunshine days in December - Madison, TN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Madison, TN

Average UV index in December - Madison, 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
Madison, TN

Average cloud cover in December - Madison, TN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Madison, TN

Average visibility in December - Madison, 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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