December weather forecast
Mansfield, TN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mansfield, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 35.6°F (2°C) and 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving subtly from a mild 56.5°F (13.6°C) in November to a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C). During December, the nighttime temperature in Mansfield averages to an icy 35.6°F (2°C).

Humidity

In Mansfield, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Mansfield, during December, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation. In Mansfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.6 days and collects up to 37.64" (956mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Mansfield, during December, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of snow. In Mansfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.5 days and aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of snow.

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 6:46 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Mansfield, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 47.8°F (8.8°C) and 35.6°F (2°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Mansfield, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Mansfield, in December, during 12.5 rainfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Mansfield, Tennessee, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Mansfield have in December?

In Mansfield, Tennessee, the average day length in December is 9h and 45min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Mansfield have in December?

In Mansfield, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mansfield, TN

Average temperature in December - Mansfield, TN
  • Average high temperature in December: 47.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.6°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
Mansfield, TN

Average pressure in December - Mansfield, 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
Mansfield, TN

Average wind speed in December - Mansfield, TN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Mansfield, TN

Average humidity in December - Mansfield, 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
Mansfield, TN

Average rainfall in December - Mansfield, TN
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Mansfield, TN

Average rainfall days in December - Mansfield, TN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mansfield, TN

Average snowfall in December - Mansfield, TN
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mansfield, TN

Average snowfall days in December - Mansfield, TN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.1 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
Mansfield, TN

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

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
Mansfield, TN

Average sunshine days in December - Mansfield, TN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Mansfield, TN

Average UV index in December - Mansfield, 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 January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Mansfield, TN

Average cloud cover in December - Mansfield, TN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Mansfield, TN

Average visibility in December - Mansfield, 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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