December weather forecast
Shepherd, TN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Shepherd, Tennessee, with temperature in the range of an average high of 50.7°F (10.4°C) and an average low of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

A moderate decline in average high-temperatures is noted in December, moving from a mild 58.8°F (14.9°C) in November to a fresh 50.7°F (10.4°C). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 36.5°F (2.5°C) in December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Shepherd. Rain falls for 13.5 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Shepherd. In Shepherd, in December, during 1.6 snowfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 9.2 snowfall days, and 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Shepherd, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Shepherd, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Shepherd in December?

December temperatures in Shepherd vary between a high-temperature of 50.7°F (10.4°C) and a low-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month in Shepherd?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Shepherd?

In Shepherd, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

What is the wettest month in Shepherd?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Shepherd. Rain falls for 13.5 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Shepherd?

In Shepherd, in December, during 13.5 rainfall days, 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Shepherd?

In Shepherd, Tennessee, in December, snow falls for 1.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Shepherd?

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

How many hours of daylight does Shepherd have in December?

The average day length in December in Shepherd, Tennessee, is 9h and 51min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Shepherd?

On the first day of December in Shepherd, Tennessee, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Shepherd?

With an average of 5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Shepherd, Tennessee.

How many hours of sunshine does Shepherd have in December?

In Shepherd, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Shepherd?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Shepherd?

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

Average temperature in December - Shepherd, TN
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Shepherd, TN

Average pressure in December - Shepherd, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Shepherd, TN

Average wind speed in December - Shepherd, TN
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Shepherd, TN

Average humidity in December - Shepherd, 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
Shepherd, TN

Average rainfall in December - Shepherd, TN
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.21"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.48").

Average rainfall days in December
Shepherd, TN

Average rainfall days in December - Shepherd, TN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Shepherd, TN

Average snowfall in December - Shepherd, TN
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Shepherd, TN

Average snowfall days in December - Shepherd, TN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.9 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
Shepherd, TN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shepherd, 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Shepherd, TN

Average sunshine days in December - Shepherd, TN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).

Average UV index in December
Shepherd, TN

Average UV index in December - Shepherd, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Shepherd, TN

Average cloud cover in December - Shepherd, TN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Shepherd, TN

Average visibility in December - Shepherd, TN
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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