December weather forecast
Manchester, TN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Manchester, Tennessee, with an average temperature ranging between max 49.3°F (9.6°C) and min 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

December's onset corresponds with a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, slightly moving from a mild 56.8°F (13.8°C) in November to a frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C). Manchester experiences an average nighttime temperature of 36°F (2.2°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

March and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout December, 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Manchester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 183 days and collects up to 43.19" (1097mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Manchester, there are 17.2 snowfall days, and 4.53" (115mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Manchester, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Manchester. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature, in December, in Manchester, records 49.3°F (9.6°C), while the low-temperature is 36°F (2.2°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What are the most humid months?

March and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout December, 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Manchester have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January 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 December, the average daily maximum UV index in Manchester is 2. A UV Index 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
Manchester, TN

Average temperature in December - Manchester, TN
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Manchester, TN

Average pressure in December - Manchester, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Manchester, TN

Average wind speed in December - Manchester, TN
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Manchester, TN

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Manchester, TN

Average rainfall in December - Manchester, TN
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.86"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Manchester, TN

Average rainfall days in December - Manchester, TN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Manchester, TN

Average snowfall in December - Manchester, TN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Manchester, TN

Average snowfall days in December - Manchester, TN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 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
Manchester, TN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Manchester, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Manchester, TN

Average sunshine days in December - Manchester, TN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Manchester, TN

Average UV index in December - Manchester, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Manchester, TN

Average cloud cover in December - Manchester, TN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Manchester, TN

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

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

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