December weather forecast
Nashville, TN

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Overlooking the city buildings of Nashville, Tennessee, across the riverfront, with a big cruise ship ashore

Weather in December

December marks the official beginning of winter in Nashville with temperatures dropping to an average low of 35.6°F (2°C). Despite the frosty conditions, the holiday lights and festivities lend a warm glow to the city. The crisp, cool air coupled with the high relative humidity of 78% gives a typical winter feel. Delivering an icy yet lively ending to the year, Nashville weather in December wraps the city in a wintry blanket.

Temperature

December's onset brings a negligible change in high-temperatures, falling from a moderate 57.4°F (14.1°C) in November to a frosty 48.9°F (9.4°C). In Nashville, the average nighttime temperature during December is a cold 35.6°F (2°C).

Humidity

The most humid month in Nashville is December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In December, in Nashville, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Nashville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.9 days and collects up to 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Nashville, Tennessee, are January through April, November and December. In Nashville, in December, during 3 snowfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Nashville, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.6 days and aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) 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 6:40 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Nashville. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Nashville?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Nashville, is 48.9°F (9.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 35.6°F (2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Nashville?

December is the most humid month in Nashville, Tennessee, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December in Nashville?

In Nashville, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in Nashville in December?

In Nashville, in December, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Nashville?

In Nashville, in December, snow falls for 3 days, with typically accumulated 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Nashville?

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

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

The average day length in December in Nashville is 9h and 45min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Nashville?

On the first day of December in Nashville, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Nashville have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Nashville, Tennessee, is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Nashville?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Nashville?

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

Average temperature in December - Nashville, TN
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Nashville, TN

Average pressure in December - Nashville, TN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Nashville, TN

Average wind speed in December - Nashville, TN
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Nashville, TN

Average humidity in December - Nashville, TN
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Nashville, TN

Average rainfall in December - Nashville, TN
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").

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Average rainfall days in December
Nashville, TN

Average rainfall days in December - Nashville, TN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Nashville, TN

Average snowfall in December - Nashville, TN
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Nashville, TN

Average snowfall days in December - Nashville, TN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.7 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
Nashville, TN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Nashville, TN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Nashville, TN

Average sunshine days in December - Nashville, TN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Nashville, TN

Average UV index in December - Nashville, 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
Nashville, TN

Average cloud cover in December - Nashville, TN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

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

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Average visibility in December
Nashville, TN

Average visibility in December - Nashville, 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).

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