December weather forecastWilderness Shores, TN

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Wilderness Shores, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 34°F (1.1°C) and max 48.2°F (9°C).

Temperature

Wilderness Shores's progression into December involves a minor drop in the average high-temperature, slightly receding from a mild 56.1°F (13.4°C) in November to a frosty 48.2°F (9°C). During December nights, Wilderness Shores records an average temperature of 34°F (1.1°C).

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Wilderness Shores, Tennessee, in December, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 3.23" (82mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 172.1 rainfall days, and 31.02" (788mm) 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 5.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Wilderness Shores, the average sunshine in December is 5.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Updated: Aug 1, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during December is 48.2°F (9°C) and the low-temperature is 34°F (1.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

In Wilderness Shores, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

In Wilderness Shores, Tennessee, in December, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 3.23" (82mm) of accumulated precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 5.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

In Wilderness Shores, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in December in Wilderness Shores is 9h and 45min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

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

In Wilderness Shores, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Today

Tomorrow

Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

56.1°F

48.2°F

43.2°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

5.3mph

5.8mph

6.3mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

16.9

14.1

12.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Wilderness Shores, TN

Average high temperature in December: 48.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.2°F).

Average low temperature in December: 34°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Wilderness Shores, 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 (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Wilderness Shores, TN

Average wind speed in December: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Wilderness Shores, TN

Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Wilderness Shores, TN

Average rainfall in December: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Wilderness Shores, TN

Average rainfall days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wilderness Shores, TN

Average snowfall in December: 2.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Wilderness Shores, TN

Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 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
Wilderness Shores, TN

Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min

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 24min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wilderness Shores, TN

Average sunshine days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Wilderness Shores, 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
Wilderness Shores, TN

Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Wilderness Shores, TN

Average visibility in December: 5mi

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