December weather forecast
Topside, TN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Topside, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 49.5°F (9.7°C) and an average low of 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

Transition into December subtly marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moderately moving from a refreshing 57.2°F (14°C) in November to a frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C). In Topside, the expected average low-temperature for December is a cold 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Topside, in December, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 148.2 rainfall days, and 18.23" (463mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 3.6 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 18.9 snowfall days, and 3.58" (91mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Topside is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.2h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Topside. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Topside during December are 49.5°F (9.7°C) and 35.2°F (1.8°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Topside, in December, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Topside?

In Topside, in December, during 3.6 snowfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Topside have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Topside, TN

Average temperature in December - Topside, TN
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Topside, TN

Average pressure in December - Topside, TN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Topside, TN

Average wind speed in December - Topside, TN
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Topside, TN

Average humidity in December - Topside, TN
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Topside, TN

Average rainfall in December - Topside, TN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.94").

Average rainfall days in December
Topside, TN

Average rainfall days in December - Topside, TN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Topside, TN

Average snowfall in December - Topside, TN
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Topside, TN

Average snowfall days in December - Topside, TN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.4 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
Topside, TN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Topside, 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: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Topside, TN

Average sunshine days in December - Topside, TN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and July (12.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Topside, TN

Average UV index in December - Topside, 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
Topside, TN

Average cloud cover in December - Topside, TN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Topside, TN

Average visibility in December - Topside, TN
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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