December weather forecastFriendship, TN

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Friendship, Tennessee, with temperature in the range of an average high of 49.1°F (9.5°C) and an average low of 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Friendship's average high-temperature slightly adjusts, moderately receding from November's refreshing 57.7°F (14.3°C) to a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C). An average temperature of 36.7°F (2.6°C) is recorded in Friendship during the nights in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, in Friendship, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Friendship, Tennessee, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.3 days and collects up to 12.76" (324mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. The months with the most snowfall are February, March and December, with an average 0.28" (7mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Friendship, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Friendship, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

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 minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In December, in Friendship, the average high-temperature is 49.1°F (9.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 36.7°F (2.6°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

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

In Friendship, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation.

The months with the most snowfall in Friendship, Tennessee, are February, March and December, with an average 0.28" (7mm) of accumulated snow.

In December, in Friendship, it is snowing for 0.3 days. Throughout December, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

The average day length in December in Friendship, Tennessee, is 9h and 46min.

On the first day of December in Friendship, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Friendship is 4.9h.

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Friendship, TN

  • Average high temperature in December: 49.1°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 (44.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Friendship, 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
Friendship, TN

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Friendship, TN

  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Friendship, TN

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.38").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Friendship, TN

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Friendship, TN

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The months with the highest snowfall are February, March and December (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Friendship, TN

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Friendship, TN

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min

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 54min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Friendship, TN

  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Friendship, TN

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Friendship, 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
Friendship, 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).