Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December's arrival coincides with a soft drop in the average high-temperature, subtly decreasing from November's refreshing 56.3°F (13.5°C) to a chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C). An average minimum temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C) is recorded in Sparta during the month of December.Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 80%, December is the most humid month in Sparta.Rainfall
In Sparta, in December, during 12.8 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sparta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.8 days and collects up to 34.06" (865mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Sparta. In Sparta, during December, snow falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow. In Sparta, Tennessee, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.9 days and aggregates up to 4.92" (125mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Sparta, Tennessee, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Sparta. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average December temperature in Sparta?
What is the most humid month in Sparta?
What is the average humidity in December in Sparta?
How many days does it rain in December in Sparta?
How many days does it snow in December in Sparta?
What is the month with the shortest days in Sparta?
How many hours of daylight does Sparta have in December?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Sparta?
How long on average sun shines in December in Sparta?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Sparta?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Sparta?
Average temperature in December
Sparta, TN
- Average high temperature in December: 48.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 34.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Sparta, TN
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Sparta, TN
- Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Sparta, TN
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Sparta, TN
- Average rainfall in December: 2.68"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").
Average rainfall days in December
Sparta, TN
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sparta, TN
- Average snowfall in December: 1.1"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Sparta, TN
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 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
Sparta, TN
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min
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 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 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sparta, TN
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Sparta, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Sparta, TN
- Average cloud cover in December: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Sparta, TN
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, April, June, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March, May, July, August and September (5mi).
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