December weather forecastPeytonsville, TN

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Peytonsville, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 49.1°F (9.5°C) and 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December signals a subtle shift in temperature, down from a mild 57.4°F (14.1°C) in November to a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C). The average low-temperature of 36°F (2.2°C) is witnessed during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Peytonsville, during December, the rain falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation. In Peytonsville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.6 days and collects up to 38.94" (989mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Peytonsville, in December, during 2.2 snowfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Peytonsville, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.4 days and aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

In Peytonsville, in December, the average high-temperature is 49.1°F (9.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 36°F (2.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

In Peytonsville, during December, the rain falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

In Peytonsville, in December, during 2.2 snowfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

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

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

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

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 49.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Peytonsville, 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
Peytonsville, TN

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Peytonsville, TN

  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Peytonsville, TN

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.37").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (2.36").

Average rainfall days in December
Peytonsville, TN

  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10 days).

Average snowfall in December
Peytonsville, TN

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Peytonsville, TN

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 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
Peytonsville, TN

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min

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 42min

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).

Average sunshine days in December
Peytonsville, TN

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Peytonsville, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Peytonsville, 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 29).

Average visibility in December
Peytonsville, 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).