December weather forecastSettlers Point, TN

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Settlers Point, Tennessee, with an average temperature ranging between max 49.1°F (9.5°C) and min 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature marginally drops from a refreshing 57.4°F (14.1°C) in November to a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C). Settlers Point experiences a mean temperature of 36°F (2.2°C) during December nights.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 79%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Settlers Point, in December, it is raining for 12.7 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Settlers Point, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.6 days and collects up to 38.94" (989mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Settlers Point, in December, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Settlers Point, there are 11.4 snowfall days, and 3.35" (85mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Settlers Point is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Settlers Point, is 49.1°F (9.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 36°F (2.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

With an average relative humidity of 79%, December is the most humid month.

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

In December, the rain falls for 12.7 days. Throughout December, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Settlers Point, during December, snow falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

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

In Settlers Point, the average day length in December is 9h and 46min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

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

In Settlers Point, the average daily maximum UV index in December 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
Settlers Point, TN

  • Average high temperature in December: 49.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°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 (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Settlers Point, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Settlers Point, TN

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Settlers Point, TN

  • Average humidity in December: 79%

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

Average rainfall in December
Settlers Point, TN

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.37").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (2.36").

Average rainfall days in December
Settlers Point, TN

  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.7 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 days).

Average snowfall in December
Settlers Point, TN

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Settlers Point, TN

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 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
Settlers Point, TN

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min

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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Settlers Point, TN

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Settlers Point, 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
Settlers Point, TN

  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Settlers Point, 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).