December weather forecast
Riggs Crossroads, TN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Riggs Crossroads, Tennessee, with temperature in the range of an average low of 35.8°F (2.1°C) and an average high of 49.1°F (9.5°C).

Temperature

Riggs Crossroads's weather subtly changes with the onset of December, barely falling from a moderate 57.2°F (14°C) in November to a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C). Throughout the month of December, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 80%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Riggs Crossroads, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.9 days and collects up to 17.32" (440mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are February and December, with an average 0.2" (5mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 49.1°F (9.5°C) and 35.8°F (2.1°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 80%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Riggs Crossroads?

In Riggs Crossroads, during December, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The months with the most snowfall are February and December, with an average 0.2" (5mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Riggs Crossroads, in December, snow falls for 0.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Riggs Crossroads, TN

Average temperature in December - Riggs Crossroads, TN
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.3°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 (30.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Riggs Crossroads, TN

Average pressure in December - Riggs Crossroads, 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
Riggs Crossroads, TN

Average wind speed in December - Riggs Crossroads, TN
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Riggs Crossroads, TN

Average humidity in December - Riggs Crossroads, 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 (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Riggs Crossroads, TN

Average rainfall in December - Riggs Crossroads, TN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.94").

Average rainfall days in December
Riggs Crossroads, TN

Average rainfall days in December - Riggs Crossroads, TN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Riggs Crossroads, TN

Average snowfall in December - Riggs Crossroads, TN
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.2"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and December (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Riggs Crossroads, TN

Average snowfall days in December - Riggs Crossroads, TN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Riggs Crossroads, TN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Riggs Crossroads, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Riggs Crossroads, TN

Average sunshine days in December - Riggs Crossroads, TN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Riggs Crossroads, TN

Average UV index in December - Riggs Crossroads, 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
Riggs Crossroads, TN

Average cloud cover in December - Riggs Crossroads, TN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Riggs Crossroads, TN

Average visibility in December - Riggs Crossroads, TN
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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