December weather forecastElizabethton, TN
December
Weather in December
December in Elizabethton welcomes the full force of winter as temperatures dip drastically to mark the coldest time of the year. The minimum temperature dips to a harsh 31.8°F (-0.1°C), establishing it as one of the coldest months. Snowfall resumes, carpeting the city in a layer of white and marking the onset of the classic holiday season. The dwindling daylight hours drop to 9.7 hours, resulting in shorter days. Thus, December wraps up the year with festive celebrations amidst a snow-covered backdrop.Temperature
The beginning of December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a fresh 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a frosty 46.4°F (8°C). Elizabethton records an average low of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) throughout the nights in December.Humidity
In Elizabethton, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
In Elizabethton, in December, during 13.5 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 187.5 rainfall days, and 31.73" (806mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.1 days and accumulates 3.74" (95mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Elizabethton, Tennessee, the average sunshine in December is 5.4h.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Average temperature in December
Elizabethton, TN
- Average high temperature in December: 46.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Elizabethton, TN
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Elizabethton, TN
- Average wind speed in December: 5.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Elizabethton, TN
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Elizabethton, TN
- Average rainfall in December: 2.99"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").
Average rainfall days in December
Elizabethton, TN
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (11.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Elizabethton, TN
- Average snowfall in December: 3.74"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Elizabethton, TN
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elizabethton, 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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Elizabethton, TN
- Average sunshine days in December: 13 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Elizabethton, TN
- 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Elizabethton, TN
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Elizabethton, TN
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
