December weather forecast
Rural Hill, TN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Rural Hill, Tennessee, with an average temperature fluctuating between 48.9°F (9.4°C) and 35.6°F (2°C).

Temperature

December's arrival aligns with a minor decrease in average high-temperatures, from November's moderate 57.4°F (14.1°C) to a frosty 48.9°F (9.4°C). During December, the average low-temperature is recorded at a cold 35.6°F (2°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 78%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In December, in Rural Hill, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 169.9 rainfall days, and 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 3 days. Throughout December, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated. In Rural Hill, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.6 days and aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Rural Hill, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Rural Hill, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Rural Hill. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Rural Hill, records 48.9°F (9.4°C), while the low-temperature is 35.6°F (2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), 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?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Rural Hill, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Rural Hill, during December, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 3 days. Throughout December, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated.

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?

In Rural Hill, the average day length in December is 9h and 45min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Rural Hill have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Rural Hill, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading 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
Rural Hill, TN

Average temperature in December - Rural Hill, TN
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Rural Hill, TN

Average pressure in December - Rural Hill, 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
Rural Hill, TN

Average wind speed in December - Rural Hill, TN
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Rural Hill, TN

Average humidity in December - Rural Hill, TN
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Rural Hill, TN

Average rainfall in December - Rural Hill, TN
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Rural Hill, TN

Average rainfall days in December - Rural Hill, TN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rural Hill, TN

Average snowfall in December - Rural Hill, TN
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rural Hill, TN

Average snowfall days in December - Rural Hill, TN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.7 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
Rural Hill, TN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rural Hill, 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 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rural Hill, TN

Average sunshine days in December - Rural Hill, TN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Rural Hill, TN

Average UV index in December - Rural Hill, 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
Rural Hill, TN

Average cloud cover in December - Rural Hill, TN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

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

Average visibility in December
Rural Hill, TN

Average visibility in December - Rural Hill, 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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