December weather forecastPrairie Peninsula, TN

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Prairie Peninsula, is still a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between min 36.1°F (2.3°C) and max 50.2°F (10.1°C).

Temperature

December implies a soft temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's moderate 57.6°F (14.2°C) to a cool 50.2°F (10.1°C). In the month of December, Prairie Peninsula witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 80%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The wettest months in Prairie Peninsula are February and December, with an average 1.18" (30mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows in Prairie Peninsula. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Prairie Peninsula, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.9 days and aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Prairie Peninsula, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Prairie Peninsula is December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Prairie Peninsula are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Prairie Peninsula are 50.2°F (10.1°C) and 36.1°F (2.3°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

The most humid month in Prairie Peninsula, Tennessee, is December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

The months with the most rainfall in Prairie Peninsula, Tennessee, are February and December, with an average 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

In Prairie Peninsula, Tennessee, during December, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

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

In Prairie Peninsula, Tennessee, the average day length in December is 9h and 50min.

On the first day of December in Prairie Peninsula, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EST.

With an average of 5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

The average sunshine duration in December in Prairie Peninsula, Tennessee, is 5h.

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

In Prairie Peninsula, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Prairie Peninsula, TN

  • Average high temperature in December: 50.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Prairie Peninsula, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Prairie Peninsula, TN

  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Prairie Peninsula, TN

  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, October and November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Prairie Peninsula, TN

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and December (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Prairie Peninsula, TN

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Prairie Peninsula, TN

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Prairie Peninsula, TN

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Prairie Peninsula, 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Prairie Peninsula, TN

  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Prairie Peninsula, 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
Prairie Peninsula, TN

  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Prairie Peninsula, TN

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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