December weather forecastNashville, TN
December
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
The onset of December brings a small shift in high-temperatures, falling from a moderate 57.4°F (14.1°C) in November to a chilly 48.9°F (9.4°C). During December, the temperature tends to dip to an average of 35.6°F (2°C) at night.Humidity
The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In Nashville, during December, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 169.9 rainfall days, and 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Nashville, in December, snow falls for 3 days, with typically accumulated 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14.6 snowfall days, and 2.99" (76mm) of snow is accumulated.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
The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Nashville, 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: 4h and 42min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
