December weather forecast
Mount Sulphur, TN

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

The average high-temperature slightly decreases in December, shifting from a moderate 56.3°F (13.5°C) in November to a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C). An average nighttime temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C) is observed during December.

Humidity

The most humid month in Mount Sulphur is December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Mount Sulphur, in December, during 13 rainfall days, 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mount Sulphur, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176 days and collects up to 40.51" (1029mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Mount Sulphur are January through April, November and December. In Mount Sulphur, in December, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 0.79" (20mm) of snow. In Mount Sulphur, Tennessee, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.6 days and aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Mount Sulphur is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:36 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

During December, Mount Sulphur experiences an average high-temperature of 48.6°F (9.2°C) and a low-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is computed to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in Mount Sulphur in December?

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

How many days does it snow in December in Mount Sulphur?

In Mount Sulphur, in December, during 2 snowfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mount Sulphur?

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

What is the average length of the day 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 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 in Mount Sulphur?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Mount Sulphur, 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
Mount Sulphur, TN

Average pressure in December - Mount Sulphur, 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
Mount Sulphur, TN

Average wind speed in December - Mount Sulphur, 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
Mount Sulphur, TN

Average humidity in December - Mount Sulphur, 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
Mount Sulphur, TN

Average rainfall in December - Mount Sulphur, 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
Mount Sulphur, TN

Average rainfall days in December - Mount Sulphur, 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
Mount Sulphur, TN

Average snowfall in December - Mount Sulphur, 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
Mount Sulphur, TN

Average snowfall days in December - Mount Sulphur, 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
Mount Sulphur, TN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mount Sulphur, 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
Mount Sulphur, TN

Average sunshine days in December - Mount Sulphur, 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
Mount Sulphur, TN

Average UV index in December - Mount Sulphur, 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
Mount Sulphur, TN

Average cloud cover in December - Mount Sulphur, 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
Mount Sulphur, TN

Average visibility in December - Mount Sulphur, 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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