December weather forecast
Ridgetop, TN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Ridgetop, Tennessee, with an average temperature varying between 47.5°F (8.6°C) and 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

The start of December comes with a small reduction in the average high-temperature, subtly receding from a refreshing 56.1°F (13.4°C) in November to a chilly 47.5°F (8.6°C). Ridgetop records a consistent low-temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Ridgetop are March and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Ridgetop, in December, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ridgetop, there are 179.9 rainfall days, and 43.19" (1097mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Ridgetop are January through April, November and December. In December, in Ridgetop, it is snowing for 3.9 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated. In Ridgetop, Tennessee, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.5 days and aggregates up to 5.98" (152mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Ridgetop is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Ridgetop, Tennessee, is 4.6h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Ridgetop?

The high-temperature, in December, in Ridgetop, is 47.5°F (8.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 35.1°F (1.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month in Ridgetop?

March and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months in Ridgetop, Tennessee.

What is the average humidity in December in Ridgetop?

In December, the average relative humidity in Ridgetop is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Ridgetop?

In Ridgetop, in December, during 13.5 rainfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Ridgetop in December?

In Ridgetop, during December, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ridgetop?

The month with the shortest days in Ridgetop, Tennessee, is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Ridgetop?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 44min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Ridgetop?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ridgetop, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Ridgetop have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Ridgetop?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Ridgetop?

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

Average temperature in December - Ridgetop, TN
  • Average high temperature in December: 47.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Ridgetop, TN

Average pressure in December - Ridgetop, TN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Ridgetop, TN

Average wind speed in December - Ridgetop, TN
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Ridgetop, TN

Average humidity in December - Ridgetop, TN
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

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

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Average rainfall in December
Ridgetop, TN

Average rainfall in December - Ridgetop, TN
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.08").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.48").

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Average rainfall days in December
Ridgetop, TN

Average rainfall days in December - Ridgetop, TN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Ridgetop, TN

Average snowfall in December - Ridgetop, TN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Ridgetop, TN

Average snowfall days in December - Ridgetop, TN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.7 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
Ridgetop, TN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ridgetop, TN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 4min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Ridgetop, TN

Average sunshine days in December - Ridgetop, TN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Ridgetop, TN

Average UV index in December - Ridgetop, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Ridgetop, TN

Average cloud cover in December - Ridgetop, TN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Ridgetop, TN

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

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

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