December weather forecast
West Harpeth, TN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in West Harpeth, Tennessee, with an average temperature fluctuating between 49.1°F (9.5°C) and 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, West Harpeth's average high-temperature slightly adjusts, moderately receding from November's moderate 57.4°F (14.1°C) to a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C). During December, an average low-temperature of 36°F (2.2°C) is observed in West Harpeth.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In West Harpeth, during December, the rain falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 176.6 rainfall days, and 38.94" (989mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In West Harpeth, in December, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In West Harpeth, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.4 days and aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in West Harpeth, is 49.1°F (9.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 36°F (2.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 12.7 days. Throughout December, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In West Harpeth, during December, snow falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does West Harpeth have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does West Harpeth have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
West Harpeth, TN

Average temperature in December - West Harpeth, TN
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.9°F).

Average pressure in December
West Harpeth, TN

Average pressure in December - West Harpeth, 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
West Harpeth, TN

Average wind speed in December - West Harpeth, TN
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
West Harpeth, TN

Average humidity in December - West Harpeth, TN
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

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

Average rainfall in December
West Harpeth, TN

Average rainfall in December - West Harpeth, TN
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.37").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (2.36").

Average rainfall days in December
West Harpeth, TN

Average rainfall days in December - West Harpeth, TN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10 days).

Average snowfall in December
West Harpeth, TN

Average snowfall in December - West Harpeth, TN
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
West Harpeth, TN

Average snowfall days in December - West Harpeth, TN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 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
West Harpeth, TN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - West Harpeth, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
West Harpeth, TN

Average sunshine days in December - West Harpeth, TN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
West Harpeth, TN

Average UV index in December - West Harpeth, 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
West Harpeth, TN

Average cloud cover in December - West Harpeth, 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 29).

Average visibility in December
West Harpeth, TN

Average visibility in December - West Harpeth, 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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