December weather forecast
Murfreesboro, TN

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Weather in December

The year in Murfreesboro concludes with December, marking the onset of winter. This month sees a significant plunge in temperature from November. As the mercury records a range from 35.8°F (2.1°C) to only 49.3°F (9.6°C), December wraps up the year with the onset of the cold season. Even though the chill sets in, snowfall remains minimal. With the turn of the year, the city braces for January, traditionally the coldest month in Murfreesboro.

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a minor reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's refreshing 57.6°F (14.2°C) to a chilly 49.3°F (9.6°C). The low-temperature averages to a cold 35.8°F (2.1°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Murfreesboro, during December, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation. In Murfreesboro, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.1 days and collects up to 12.76" (324mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Murfreesboro, in December, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Murfreesboro, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.9 days and aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Murfreesboro, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature during December is 49.3°F (9.6°C) and the low-temperature is 35.8°F (2.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 79%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in December, during 9.6 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 1.7 days. Throughout December, 0.2" (5mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is 9h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Murfreesboro have in December?

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

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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Murfreesboro, TN

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Murfreesboro, TN

Average pressure in December - Murfreesboro, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Murfreesboro, TN

Average wind speed in December - Murfreesboro, TN
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Murfreesboro, TN

Average humidity in December - Murfreesboro, TN
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Murfreesboro, TN

Average rainfall in December - Murfreesboro, TN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Murfreesboro, TN

Average rainfall days in December - Murfreesboro, TN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Murfreesboro, TN

Average snowfall in December - Murfreesboro, TN
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Murfreesboro, TN

Average snowfall days in December - Murfreesboro, TN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.7 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
Murfreesboro, TN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Murfreesboro, TN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Murfreesboro, TN

Average sunshine days in December - Murfreesboro, TN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Murfreesboro, TN

Average UV index in December - Murfreesboro, 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
Murfreesboro, TN

Average cloud cover in December - Murfreesboro, TN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Murfreesboro, TN

Average visibility in December - Murfreesboro, 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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