December weather forecastCottonwood Grove, TN

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cottonwood Grove, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 47.7°F (8.7°C) and 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Temperature

Cottonwood Grove's December weather shows a moderate shift in high-temperatures, falling from November's refreshing 57°F (13.9°C) to a chilly 47.7°F (8.7°C). An average temperature of 35.8°F (2.1°C) is recorded during the nights in December.

Humidity

In Cottonwood Grove, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 155.9 rainfall days, and 38.9" (988mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Cottonwood Grove, in December, snow falls for 0.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 7 snowfall days, and 4.21" (107mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Cottonwood Grove in December has an average high-temperature of 47.7°F (8.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 35.8°F (2.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

In December, the average relative humidity in Cottonwood Grove is 77%.

In Cottonwood Grove, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 3.27" (83mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Cottonwood Grove, in December, during 0.7 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

In Cottonwood Grove, the average day length in December is 9h and 44min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

The average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 47.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Cottonwood Grove, TN

  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Cottonwood Grove, TN

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Cottonwood Grove, TN

  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March, May and August (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Cottonwood Grove, TN

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Cottonwood Grove, TN

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cottonwood Grove, TN

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cottonwood Grove, TN

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cottonwood Grove, TN

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cottonwood Grove, TN

  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Cottonwood Grove, TN

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Cottonwood Grove, TN

  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Cottonwood Grove, TN

  • 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).