December weather forecastRipley, TN
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Ripley, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37°F (2.8°C) and 48.7°F (9.3°C).Temperature
Setting in of December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 57.7°F (14.3°C) in November to a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C). Nighttime temperature in Ripley dips to a mean of 37°F (2.8°C) during December.Humidity
In Ripley, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ripley, there are 138.9 rainfall days, and 21.54" (547mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Ripley. In Ripley, in December, snow falls for 0.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Ripley, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.3 days and aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Ripley is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December in Ripley, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.UV index
The month with the lowest UV index in Ripley is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Ripley, TN
- Average high temperature in December: 48.7°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 (45.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 37°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Ripley, 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 (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Ripley, TN
- Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Ripley, TN
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).
Average rainfall in December
Ripley, TN
- Average rainfall in December: 1.97"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.94").
Average rainfall days in December
Ripley, TN
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and October (8.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ripley, TN
- Average snowfall in December: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Ripley, TN
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 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
Ripley, 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 54min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ripley, TN
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Ripley, TN
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Ripley, TN
- Average cloud cover in December: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in December
Ripley, 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).





