December weather forecast
Petersburg, TN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Petersburg, Tennessee, with an average temperature ranging between max 50°F (10°C) and min 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature shows a slight dip in December, from November's refreshing 57.4°F (14.1°C) to a fresh 50°F (10°C). Petersburg observes an average low-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) during December.

Humidity

December is the most humid month in Petersburg, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Petersburg, in December, during 13 rainfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Petersburg, Tennessee, there are 173.6 rainfall days, and 39.65" (1007mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Petersburg are January through April, November and December. In December, in Petersburg, it is snowing for 1.2 days. Throughout December, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated. In Petersburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 7.2 days and aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) 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 6:37 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Petersburg, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Petersburg, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Petersburg?

In Petersburg, 50°F (10°C) is the average high-temperature and 36.5°F (2.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Petersburg?

December is the most humid month in Petersburg, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December in Petersburg?

In December, the average relative humidity in Petersburg, Tennessee, is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Petersburg?

In Petersburg, in December, during 13 rainfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Petersburg in December?

In Petersburg, Tennessee, in December, during 1.2 snowfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Petersburg?

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

How many hours of daylight does Petersburg have in December?

In December, the average day length in Petersburg is 9h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Petersburg?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, in Petersburg, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Petersburg have in December?

In Petersburg, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Petersburg?

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Petersburg, Tennessee.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Petersburg?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Petersburg, Tennessee, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Petersburg, TN

Average temperature in December - Petersburg, TN
  • Average high temperature in December: 50°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Petersburg, TN

Average pressure in December - Petersburg, 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
Petersburg, TN

Average wind speed in December - Petersburg, TN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Petersburg, TN

Average humidity in December - Petersburg, TN
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Petersburg, TN

Average rainfall in December - Petersburg, TN
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").

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Average rainfall days in December
Petersburg, TN

Average rainfall days in December - Petersburg, TN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Petersburg, TN

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

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

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Average snowfall days in December
Petersburg, TN

Average snowfall days in December - Petersburg, TN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.6 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
Petersburg, TN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Petersburg, 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: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Petersburg, TN

Average sunshine days in December - Petersburg, TN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Petersburg, TN

Average UV index in December - Petersburg, TN
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Petersburg, TN

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Petersburg, TN

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

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

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