December weather forecastBenton, TN
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Benton, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 50.5°F (10.3°C) and 36.1°F (2.3°C).Temperature
The transition to December results in a modest reduction in average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 58.1°F (14.5°C) in November to a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C). Benton, in December, observes a steady average low-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C).Humidity
The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Benton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148 days and collects up to 23.9" (607mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, in Benton, it is snowing for 0.7 days. Throughout December, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 5.2 snowfall days, and 1.77" (45mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Benton, TN
- Average high temperature in December: 50.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 36.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Benton, TN
- Average pressure in December: 30.15"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
Benton, TN
- Average wind speed in December: 6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Benton, TN
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August, September, October and November (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Benton, TN
- Average rainfall in December: 2.36"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").
Average rainfall days in December
Benton, TN
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Benton, TN
- Average snowfall in December: 0.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Benton, TN
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.7 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
Benton, TN
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Benton, TN
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Benton, 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
Benton, TN
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Benton, TN
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May and December (5mi).
