December weather forecast
Memphis, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Memphis, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.9°F (6.6°C) and 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Memphis's average high-temperature slightly adjusts, moderately receding from November's fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C) to a chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C). Memphis, during December, witnesses an average low-temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Memphis are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Memphis, in December, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Memphis, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.1 days and collects up to 27.13" (689mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Memphis. In Memphis, in December, snow falls for 5.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.02" (26mm) of snow. In Memphis, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.2 days and aggregates up to 6.85" (174mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Memphis is December, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Memphis?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Memphis, is 43.9°F (6.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 31.6°F (-0.2°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 August is estimated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month in Memphis?

The months with the highest humidity in Memphis are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December in Memphis?

The average relative humidity in December in Memphis, Indiana, is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Memphis?

In Memphis, Indiana, during December, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Memphis in December?

In Memphis, during December, snow falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Memphis?

December has the shortest days of the year in Memphis, Indiana, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Memphis have in December?

In December, the average day length in Memphis is 9h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Memphis?

On the first day of December in Memphis, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Memphis?

With an average of 4.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Memphis, Indiana.

How many hours of sunshine does Memphis have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Memphis, Indiana, is 4.3h.

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

The months with the lowest UV index in Memphis, Indiana, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Memphis?

In Memphis, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Memphis, IN

Average temperature in December - Memphis, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.6°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 (25.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Memphis, IN

Average pressure in December - Memphis, IN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Memphis, IN

Average wind speed in December - Memphis, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Memphis, IN

Average humidity in December - Memphis, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September and October (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Memphis, IN

Average rainfall in December - Memphis, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in December
Memphis, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Memphis, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Memphis, IN

Average snowfall in December - Memphis, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Memphis, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Memphis, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Memphis, IN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Memphis, IN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

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

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Average sunshine days in December
Memphis, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Memphis, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Memphis, IN

Average UV index in December - Memphis, IN
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Memphis, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Memphis, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Memphis, IN

Average visibility in December - Memphis, IN
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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