December weather forecast
Ripley, TN

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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

What is the usual temperature for Ripley in December?

During December, Ripley experiences an average high-temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and a low-temperature of 37°F (2.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ripley?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Ripley?

In Ripley, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Ripley?

In December, in Ripley, Tennessee, it is snowing for 0.4 days. Throughout December, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ripley?

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

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

In Ripley, the average day length in December is 9h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Ripley?

On the first day of December in Ripley, Tennessee, 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.

How many hours of sunshine does Ripley have in December?

In Ripley, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Ripley?

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Ripley.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Ripley?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Ripley, 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
Ripley, TN

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).

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Average pressure in December
Ripley, TN

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Ripley, TN

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).

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Average humidity in December
Ripley, TN

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Ripley, TN

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Ripley, TN

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Ripley, TN

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Ripley, TN

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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ripley, TN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ripley, 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 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Ripley, TN

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).

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Average UV index in December
Ripley, TN

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Ripley, TN

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).

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Average visibility in December
Ripley, TN

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).

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