December weather forecast
Santa Fe, TN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Santa Fe, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 35.8°F (2.1°C) and an average high of 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Temperature

Santa Fe's weather subtly changes with the onset of December, barely falling from a mild 57.4°F (14.1°C) in November to a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C). In December, the average low-temperature is an icy 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Santa Fe, in December, it is raining for 12.7 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 172.4 rainfall days, and 38.43" (976mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Santa Fe, in December, snow falls for 1.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Santa Fe, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.9 days and aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of 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 6:40 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:45 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 rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Santa Fe?

In Santa Fe, in December, the average high-temperature is 49.6°F (9.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 35.8°F (2.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In Santa Fe, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Santa Fe, in December, during 12.7 rainfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Santa Fe, in December, snow falls for 1.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Santa Fe have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Santa Fe?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Santa Fe, TN

Average temperature in December - Santa Fe, TN
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.6°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
Santa Fe, TN

Average pressure in December - Santa Fe, 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
Santa Fe, TN

Average wind speed in December - Santa Fe, TN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Santa Fe, TN

Average humidity in December - Santa Fe, TN
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

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

Average rainfall in December
Santa Fe, TN

Average rainfall in December - Santa Fe, TN
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and July (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.36").

Average rainfall days in December
Santa Fe, TN

Average rainfall days in December - Santa Fe, TN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Santa Fe, TN

Average snowfall in December - Santa Fe, TN
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Santa Fe, TN

Average snowfall days in December - Santa Fe, TN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.8 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
Santa Fe, TN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Santa Fe, 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 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Santa Fe, TN

Average sunshine days in December - Santa Fe, TN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Santa Fe, TN

Average UV index in December - Santa Fe, 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
Santa Fe, TN

Average cloud cover in December - Santa Fe, 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 30).

Average visibility in December
Santa Fe, TN

Average visibility in December - Santa Fe, TN
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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