December weather forecastFall Branch, TN

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Fall Branch, Tennessee, with an average temperature ranging between min 33.3°F (0.7°C) and max 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Temperature

The transition into December subtly indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) from November's mild 55.6°F (13.1°C). During December, Fall Branch consistently records a temperature low averaging an icy 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Fall Branch, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 147.7 rainfall days, and 23.94" (608mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 3 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 18.6 snowfall days, and 5.12" (130mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Fall Branch, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Fall Branch. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

In Fall Branch, in December, the average high-temperature is 47.3°F (8.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 33.3°F (0.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months.

In Fall Branch, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

In Fall Branch, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

In Fall Branch, during December, snow falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 44min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fall Branch, TN

  • Average high temperature in December: 47.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Fall Branch, 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
Fall Branch, TN

  • Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Fall Branch, TN

  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Fall Branch, TN

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.02").

Average rainfall days in December
Fall Branch, TN

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fall Branch, TN

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.98"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fall Branch, TN

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 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
Fall Branch, 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 12min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fall Branch, TN

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Fall Branch, 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
Fall Branch, TN

  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

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

Average visibility in December
Fall Branch, TN

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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