December weather forecastRagsdale, TN

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Ragsdale, Tennessee, with an average temperature fluctuating between 49.3°F (9.6°C) and 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December correlates with a minor temperature reduction, down from November's mild 56.8°F (13.8°C) to a chilly 49.3°F (9.6°C). Ragsdale's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 36°F (2.2°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Ragsdale are March and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout December, 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 183 rainfall days, and 43.19" (1097mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated. In Ragsdale, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.2 days and aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Ragsdale, is 49.3°F (9.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 36°F (2.2°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

March and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months.

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

In Ragsdale, during December, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation.

In Ragsdale, in December, during 3.1 snowfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 49min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

In Ragsdale, 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 Ragsdale, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ragsdale, TN

  • Average high temperature in December: 49.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°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 (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Ragsdale, 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
Ragsdale, TN

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

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

Average humidity in December
Ragsdale, TN

  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Ragsdale, TN

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.86"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Ragsdale, TN

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ragsdale, TN

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ragsdale, TN

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 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
Ragsdale, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ragsdale, TN

  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Ragsdale, 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
Ragsdale, TN

  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Ragsdale, TN

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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