December weather forecast
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Weather in December

December in Tennessee marks the onset of winter, ushering in a cold, yet relatively mild season compared to northern states. Average high temperatures range from 48°F (8.9°C) to 61°F (16.1°C), while lows hover between 28°F (-2.2°C) and 38°F (3.3°C). In eastern cities like Knoxville, the chill is more pronounced, especially in the highlands. Conversely, western regions including Memphis and Nashville experience milder conditions, although still unmistakably winter-like.

December is one of the wetter months, with precipitation frequently manifesting as rain in lower elevations and as snow or sleet in the highlands. The eastern mountainous areas are particularly prone to substantial snowfall, setting the stage for winter sports and activities. The first frost typically arrives in this month, covering the landscape in a thin layer of ice on colder mornings.

In comparison to November, December brings a further decline in temperatures and a shift toward wintry precipitation. The state transitions from the crispness of late autumn to the chill and dampness of winter. Days are shorter, and the sun's appearance becomes less frequent, adding to the overall cool ambiance. December serves as a prelude to the coldest months of January and February, as Tennessee delves deeper into the winter season.

  • Nashville - December »
    In Nashville in December, during 11.8 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. December has the shortest days of the year in Nashville with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
  • Memphis - December »
    In Memphis, in December, snow falls for 0.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.04" (1mm) of snow. The month with the shortest days in Memphis is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
  • Knoxville - December »
    In Knoxville, in December, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Knoxville, in December, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.47" (12mm) of snow.
  • Chattanooga - December »
    In Chattanooga during December, snow falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow. In Chattanooga, Tennessee, in December, during 13.7 rainfall days, 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
  • Clarksville - December »
    In Clarksville, Tennessee, in December, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.02" (26mm) of snow. In Clarksville in December, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 3.03" (77mm) of accumulated precipitation.
  • Murfreesboro - December »
    The month with the shortest days in Murfreesboro is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight. In Murfreesboro during December, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.
  • Franklin - December »
    In Franklin during December, snow falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Franklin, in December, during 2.2 snowfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
  • Jackson - December »
    The month with the most snowfall in Jackson is December, when snow falls for 0.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow. In Jackson in December, during 0.9 snowfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
  • Johnson City - December »
    The month with the most snowfall in Johnson City is December, when snow falls for 6.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of snow. In Johnson City during December, the rain falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.
  • Bartlett - December »
    In Bartlett, during December, snow falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of snow. December has the shortest days of the year in Bartlett, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
  • Hendersonville - December »
    January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Hendersonville, Tennessee. In Hendersonville, in December, snow falls for 1.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.43" (11mm) of snow.
  • Kingsport - December »
    The month with the shortest days in Kingsport is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight. In Kingsport, in December, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation.
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