December weather forecast
Mountain City, TN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mountain City, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and max 44.4°F (6.9°C).

Temperature

In December, the meteorological conditions change slightly, with the average high-temperature moving from a cool 52°F (11.1°C) in November to a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C). Mountain City's nighttime temperature in December drops to an average of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Humidity

February, March and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months in Mountain City, Tennessee.

Rainfall

In Mountain City, during December, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation. In Mountain City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.9 days and collects up to 31.61" (803mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Mountain City, Tennessee. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 7 days and typically aggregates up to 6.5" (165mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Mountain City is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Mountain City, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Mountain City. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Mountain City in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Mountain City, records 44.4°F (6.9°C), while the low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months in Mountain City?

The months with the highest humidity in Mountain City are February, March and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December in Mountain City?

In Mountain City, Tennessee, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in Mountain City in December?

In Mountain City, in December, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 3.03" (77mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Mountain City?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7 days and accumulates 6.5" (165mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Mountain City in December?

In Mountain City, Tennessee, in December, snow falls for 7 days, with typically accumulated 6.5" (165mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mountain City?

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

How many hours of daylight does Mountain City have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 43min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Mountain City?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Mountain City?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Mountain City, Tennessee, is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Mountain City?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Mountain City?

In Mountain City, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Mountain City, TN

Average temperature in December - Mountain City, TN
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Mountain City, TN

Average pressure in December - Mountain City, TN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Mountain City, TN

Average wind speed in December - Mountain City, TN
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in December
Mountain City, TN

Average humidity in December - Mountain City, TN
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

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

Average rainfall in December
Mountain City, TN

Average rainfall in December - Mountain City, TN
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Mountain City, TN

Average rainfall days in December - Mountain City, TN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mountain City, TN

Average snowfall in December - Mountain City, TN
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mountain City, TN

Average snowfall days in December - Mountain City, TN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mountain City, TN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mountain City, 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: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mountain City, TN

Average sunshine days in December - Mountain City, TN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Mountain City, TN

Average UV index in December - Mountain City, TN
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Mountain City, TN

Average cloud cover in December - Mountain City, TN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Mountain City, TN

Average visibility in December - Mountain City, TN
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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