December weather forecast
Prospect, TN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Prospect, Tennessee, with temperature in the range of an average low of 36.7°F (2.6°C) and an average high of 50°F (10°C).

Temperature

December witnesses a gentle descent in average high-temperature, descending from November's moderate 58.1°F (14.5°C) to a fresh 50°F (10°C). December nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Prospect, Tennessee, during December, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation. In Prospect, during the entire year, the rain falls for 178.4 days and collects up to 41.34" (1050mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 1.9 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated. In Prospect, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.1 days and aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In December, in Prospect, the average high-temperature is 50°F (10°C), and the average low-temperature is 36.7°F (2.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Prospect?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Prospect?

The average relative humidity in December in Prospect is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Prospect, in December, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 3.82" (97mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Prospect in December?

In December, it is snowing for 1.9 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 51min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Prospect have in December?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Prospect, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Prospect, TN

Average temperature in December - Prospect, TN
  • Average high temperature in December: 50°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Prospect, TN

Average pressure in December - Prospect, 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
Prospect, TN

Average wind speed in December - Prospect, TN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Prospect, TN

Average humidity in December - Prospect, TN
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Prospect, TN

Average rainfall in December - Prospect, TN
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.82"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.52").

Average rainfall days in December
Prospect, TN

Average rainfall days in December - Prospect, TN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Prospect, TN

Average snowfall in December - Prospect, TN
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Prospect, TN

Average snowfall days in December - Prospect, TN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.5 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
Prospect, TN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Prospect, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Prospect, TN

Average sunshine days in December - Prospect, TN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Prospect, TN

Average UV index in December - Prospect, TN
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Prospect, TN

Average cloud cover in December - Prospect, TN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Prospect, TN

Average visibility in December - Prospect, 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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