December weather forecast
Mountain Home, TN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mountain Home, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 46.6°F (8.1°C) and min 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December includes a small decrease in the average high-temperature, from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C). Mountain Home records an average low of 32.4°F (0.2°C) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Mountain Home, in December, during 13.6 rainfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mountain Home, during the entire year, the rain falls for 187.8 days and collects up to 32.76" (832mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.2 days and accumulates 3.74" (95mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of December, in Mountain Home, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.5h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

The high-temperature, in December, in Mountain Home, records 46.6°F (8.1°C), while the low-temperature is 32.4°F (0.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Mountain Home, Tennessee, during December, the rain falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.2 days and accumulates 3.74" (95mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Mountain Home, during December, snow falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mountain Home, TN

Average temperature in December - Mountain Home, TN
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Mountain Home, TN

Average pressure in December - Mountain Home, 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 Home, TN

Average wind speed in December - Mountain Home, TN
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Mountain Home, TN

Average humidity in December - Mountain Home, TN
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Mountain Home, TN

Average rainfall in December - Mountain Home, TN
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Mountain Home, TN

Average rainfall days in December - Mountain Home, TN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mountain Home, TN

Average snowfall in December - Mountain Home, TN
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.74"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mountain Home, TN

Average snowfall days in December - Mountain Home, TN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 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 Home, TN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mountain Home, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mountain Home, TN

Average sunshine days in December - Mountain Home, TN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Mountain Home, TN

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Mountain Home, TN

Average cloud cover in December - Mountain Home, TN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Mountain Home, TN

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

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

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