December weather forecast
Riggs Crossroads, TN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Riggs Crossroads, Tennessee, with an average temperature varying between 35.8°F (2.1°C) and 49.1°F (9.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a light shift in temperature, down from a moderate 57.2°F (14°C) in November to a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C). The low-temperature averages to a wintry 35.8°F (2.1°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Riggs Crossroads, in December, during 10.3 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 141.9 rainfall days, and 17.32" (440mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. The months with the most snowfall are February and December, with an average 0.2" (5mm) of accumulated 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 in Riggs Crossroads, Tennessee, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Riggs Crossroads, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Riggs Crossroads, Tennessee. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Riggs Crossroads in December?

The high-temperature during December is 49.1°F (9.5°C) and the low-temperature is 35.8°F (2.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Riggs Crossroads?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Riggs Crossroads?

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

How much does it rain in Riggs Crossroads in December?

In Riggs Crossroads, in December, during 10.3 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Riggs Crossroads?

The months with the most snowfall in Riggs Crossroads are February and December, with an average 0.2" (5mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Riggs Crossroads?

In Riggs Crossroads, in December, snow falls for 0.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Riggs Crossroads?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Riggs Crossroads?

The average day length in December in Riggs Crossroads is 9h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Riggs Crossroads?

On the first day of December in Riggs Crossroads, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Riggs Crossroads have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Riggs Crossroads?

The month with the lowest UV index in Riggs Crossroads is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Riggs Crossroads?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Riggs Crossroads is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Riggs Crossroads, TN

Average temperature in December - Riggs Crossroads, TN
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.1°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 (45.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Riggs Crossroads, TN

Average pressure in December - Riggs Crossroads, 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
Riggs Crossroads, TN

Average wind speed in December - Riggs Crossroads, TN
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Riggs Crossroads, TN

Average humidity in December - Riggs Crossroads, 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
Riggs Crossroads, TN

Average rainfall in December - Riggs Crossroads, TN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.94").

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Average rainfall days in December
Riggs Crossroads, TN

Average rainfall days in December - Riggs Crossroads, TN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Riggs Crossroads, TN

Average snowfall in December - Riggs Crossroads, TN
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.2"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and December (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Riggs Crossroads, TN

Average snowfall days in December - Riggs Crossroads, TN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Riggs Crossroads, TN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Riggs Crossroads, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Riggs Crossroads, TN

Average sunshine days in December - Riggs Crossroads, TN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Riggs Crossroads, TN

Average UV index in December - Riggs Crossroads, 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
Riggs Crossroads, TN

Average cloud cover in December - Riggs Crossroads, TN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Riggs Crossroads, TN

Average visibility in December - Riggs Crossroads, TN
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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