December weather forecastTennessee, IL

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Tennessee, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 37°F (2.8°C) and an average low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

December is characterized by a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to a cold 37°F (2.8°C). The nighttime temperature in Tennessee, Illinois, dips to a subzero cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C) on average during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 4.3 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Tennessee, during December, snow falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Tennessee, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.5 days and aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Tennessee, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

In Tennessee, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Tennessee, Illinois, are 37°F (2.8°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 4.3 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

In Tennessee, in December, during 4.3 rainfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In December, it is snowing for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 9h and 21min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Tennessee, IL

  • Average high temperature in December: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

Average pressure in December
Tennessee, IL

  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Tennessee, IL

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Tennessee, IL

  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Tennessee, IL

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Tennessee, IL

  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tennessee, IL

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Tennessee, IL

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average sunshine in December
Tennessee, IL

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 36min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tennessee, IL

  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Tennessee, IL

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Tennessee, IL

  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Tennessee, IL

  • 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).