December weather forecast
Colonial Forest, TN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Colonial Forest, Tennessee, with temperature in the range of an average high of 48.6°F (9.2°C) and an average low of 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

As November makes way for December, Colonial Forest's average high-temperature eases from a mild 56.5°F (13.6°C) to a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C). During December, Colonial Forest records an average temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C) at night.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 80%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Colonial Forest, during December, the rain falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 170.4 rainfall days, and 37.99" (965mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 13.4 snowfall days, and 4.29" (109mm) 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 6:35 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Colonial Forest?

In Colonial Forest, 48.6°F (9.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 35.1°F (1.7°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the most humid month in Colonial Forest?

The most humid month in Colonial Forest is December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December in Colonial Forest?

In Colonial Forest, Tennessee, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Colonial Forest?

In Colonial Forest, Tennessee, during December, the rain falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Colonial Forest in December?

In Colonial Forest, Tennessee, in December, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Colonial Forest?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Colonial Forest?

In December, the average day length in Colonial Forest, Tennessee, is 9h and 45min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Colonial Forest?

On the first day of December in Colonial Forest, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Colonial Forest?

The average sunshine duration in December in Colonial Forest, Tennessee, is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Colonial Forest?

The months with the lowest UV index in Colonial Forest, Tennessee, are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Colonial Forest?

In Colonial Forest, Tennessee, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Colonial Forest, TN

Average temperature in December - Colonial Forest, TN
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.6°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 (43.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Colonial Forest, TN

Average pressure in December - Colonial Forest, 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 (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Colonial Forest, TN

Average wind speed in December - Colonial Forest, TN
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Colonial Forest, TN

Average humidity in December - Colonial Forest, TN
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Colonial Forest, TN

Average rainfall in December - Colonial Forest, TN
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

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Average rainfall days in December
Colonial Forest, TN

Average rainfall days in December - Colonial Forest, TN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Colonial Forest, TN

Average snowfall in December - Colonial Forest, TN
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Colonial Forest, TN

Average snowfall days in December - Colonial Forest, TN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.9 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
Colonial Forest, TN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Colonial Forest, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Colonial Forest, TN

Average sunshine days in December - Colonial Forest, TN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Colonial Forest, TN

Average UV index in December - Colonial Forest, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Colonial Forest, TN

Average cloud cover in December - Colonial Forest, TN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Colonial Forest, TN

Average visibility in December - Colonial Forest, TN
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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