December weather forecast
Tiftonia, TN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Tiftonia, Tennessee, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.3°F (2.4°C) and 50.2°F (10.1°C).

Temperature

December's arrival aligns with a minor decrease in average high-temperatures, from November's mild 57.6°F (14.2°C) to a cool 50.2°F (10.1°C). An average nighttime temperature of 36.3°F (2.4°C) is witnessed throughout December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13.7 days and typically aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Tiftonia, in December, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.59" (15mm) of snow. In Tiftonia, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.2 days and aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) 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 7:31 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In December, in Tiftonia, the average high-temperature is 50.2°F (10.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 36.3°F (2.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13.7 days and typically aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Tiftonia, in December, during 13.7 rainfall days, 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Tiftonia, in December, during 2.2 snowfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is typically 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?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Tiftonia have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Tiftonia, TN

Average temperature in December - Tiftonia, TN
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Tiftonia, TN

Average pressure in December - Tiftonia, 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
Tiftonia, TN

Average wind speed in December - Tiftonia, TN
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Tiftonia, TN

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August, October and November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Tiftonia, TN

Average rainfall in December - Tiftonia, TN
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.37"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.56").

Average rainfall days in December
Tiftonia, TN

Average rainfall days in December - Tiftonia, TN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tiftonia, TN

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Tiftonia, TN

Average snowfall days in December - Tiftonia, TN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Tiftonia, TN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tiftonia, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tiftonia, TN

Average sunshine days in December - Tiftonia, TN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Tiftonia, TN

Average UV index in December - Tiftonia, 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
Tiftonia, TN

Average cloud cover in December - Tiftonia, 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 31).

Average visibility in December
Tiftonia, TN

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

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

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