December weather forecast
Mentor, TN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mentor, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.2°F (1.8°C) and 49.5°F (9.7°C).

Temperature

The start of December signals a gentle decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a mild 57.2°F (14°C) in November to a chilly 49.5°F (9.7°C). In the month of December, Mentor experiences an average low-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 79%, December is the most humid month in Mentor, Tennessee.

Rainfall

In Mentor, Tennessee, during December, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Mentor, Tennessee, there are 148.2 rainfall days, and 18.23" (463mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, October through December. In Mentor, Tennessee, during December, snow falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow. In Mentor, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.9 days and aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Mentor are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Mentor?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Mentor, Tennessee, are 49.5°F (9.7°C) and 35.2°F (1.8°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Mentor?

The most humid month in Mentor is December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in December in Mentor?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Mentor?

In Mentor, in December, during 11.1 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Mentor in December?

In Mentor, in December, snow falls for 3.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mentor?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Mentor?

In Mentor, Tennessee, the average day length in December is 9h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Mentor?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Mentor have in December?

In Mentor, Tennessee, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Mentor?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Mentor?

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

Average temperature in December - Mentor, TN
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.5°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: 35.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Mentor, TN

Average pressure in December - Mentor, TN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Mentor, TN

Average wind speed in December - Mentor, TN
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Mentor, TN

Average humidity in December - Mentor, TN
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Mentor, TN

Average rainfall in December - Mentor, TN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.94").

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Average rainfall days in December
Mentor, TN

Average rainfall days in December - Mentor, TN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Mentor, TN

Average snowfall in December - Mentor, TN
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Mentor, TN

Average snowfall days in December - Mentor, TN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.4 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
Mentor, TN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mentor, TN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Mentor, TN

Average sunshine days in December - Mentor, TN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and July (12.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Mentor, TN

Average UV index in December - Mentor, 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
Mentor, TN

Average cloud cover in December - Mentor, 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 June (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Mentor, TN

Average visibility in December - Mentor, TN
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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