December weather forecastSweetgum, TN
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Sweetgum, Tennessee, with an average temperature varying between 48°F (8.9°C) and 34.3°F (1.3°C).Temperature
December brings a minor shift in the average high-temperature, adjusting from a mild 55.6°F (13.1°C) in November to a frosty 48°F (8.9°C). In December, Sweetgum records an average nighttime temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C).Humidity
The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout December, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Sweetgum, Tennessee, during the entire year, the rain falls for 183.1 days and collects up to 37.68" (957mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Sweetgum, in December, snow falls for 3.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 17.4 snowfall days, and 3.46" (88mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Sweetgum, Tennessee, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Sweetgum, TN
- Average high temperature in December: 48°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 34.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Sweetgum, TN
- Average pressure in December: 30.15"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Sweetgum, TN
- Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4mph).
Average humidity in December
Sweetgum, TN
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Sweetgum, TN
- Average rainfall in December: 3.23"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.01").
Average rainfall days in December
Sweetgum, TN
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sweetgum, TN
- Average snowfall in December: 0.94"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Sweetgum, TN
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.7 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
Sweetgum, 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 48min
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
Sweetgum, TN
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Sweetgum, 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
Sweetgum, TN
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Sweetgum, TN
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
