December weather forecast
Unicoi, TN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Unicoi, Tennessee, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and 46.2°F (7.9°C).

Temperature

Transition into December subtly marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moderately moving from a fresh 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C). Unicoi observes an average low-temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Unicoi, Tennessee, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Unicoi, Tennessee, there are 173.4 rainfall days, and 29.45" (748mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 4.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Unicoi, Tennessee, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Unicoi, the average sunshine in December is 5.3h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Unicoi. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Unicoi?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Unicoi, is 46.2°F (7.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 31.6°F (-0.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months in Unicoi?

The months with the highest humidity in Unicoi are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December in Unicoi?

In December, the average relative humidity in Unicoi, Tennessee, is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Unicoi?

In Unicoi, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Unicoi?

The month with the most snowfall in Unicoi, Tennessee, is December, when snow falls for 4.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Unicoi?

In Unicoi, Tennessee, during December, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Unicoi?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

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

In Unicoi, the average day length in December is 9h and 45min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Unicoi?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Unicoi?

The average sunshine duration in December in Unicoi, Tennessee, is 5.3h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Unicoi?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Unicoi is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Unicoi, TN

Average temperature in December - Unicoi, TN
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Unicoi, TN

Average pressure in December - Unicoi, TN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Unicoi, TN

Average wind speed in December - Unicoi, TN
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Unicoi, TN

Average humidity in December - Unicoi, TN
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Unicoi, TN

Average rainfall in December - Unicoi, TN
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

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Average rainfall days in December
Unicoi, TN

Average rainfall days in December - Unicoi, TN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Unicoi, TN

Average snowfall in December - Unicoi, TN
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.7"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.7").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Unicoi, TN

Average snowfall days in December - Unicoi, TN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Unicoi, TN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Unicoi, TN

Average sunshine days in December - Unicoi, TN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Unicoi, TN

Average UV index in December - Unicoi, TN
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Unicoi, TN

Average cloud cover in December - Unicoi, TN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in December
Unicoi, TN

Average visibility in December - Unicoi, TN
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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