December weather forecastMount Carmel, TN

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Mount Carmel, Tennessee, with an average temperature ranging between min 33.3°F (0.7°C) and max 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Temperature

As December begins, there is a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, softly falling from a mild 55.6°F (13.1°C) in November to a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C). An average temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C) marks the nights in Mount Carmel in December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Mount Carmel, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mount Carmel, Tennessee, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.7 days and collects up to 23.94" (608mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Mount Carmel, during December, snow falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 18.6 snowfall days, and 5.12" (130mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Mount Carmel is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, 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.

Sunshine

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 Mount Carmel. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

December temperatures in Mount Carmel, Tennessee, vary between a high-temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C) and a low-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

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

In Mount Carmel, Tennessee, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

In Mount Carmel, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation.

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

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

In Mount Carmel, Tennessee, the average day length in December is 9h and 43min.

On the first day of December, 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 in Mount Carmel, Tennessee, is 5.2h.

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

In Mount Carmel, Tennessee, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Mount Carmel, 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
Mount Carmel, 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
Mount Carmel, 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
Mount Carmel, 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
Mount Carmel, 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
Mount Carmel, 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
Mount Carmel, 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
Mount Carmel, 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
Mount Carmel, 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
Mount Carmel, 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
Mount Carmel, 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
Mount Carmel, 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
Mount Carmel, 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).