December weather - Winter 2024

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

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Weather in December

December moves deeper into the winter season, signaling the year's end with a significant drop in temperature to 50.9°F (10.5°C). The shorter daylight hours of 9.8 per day signal the approach of the winter solstice. With the dropping temperature, the city prepares for the holiday season. A hint of snowfall can be observed and lower wind speeds make the outdoor ventures tolerable. Despite being one of the colder months, Memphis remains vibrant and full of life, ready to ring in the New Year.

Temperature

In Memphis, entering December brings a subtle temperature decrement, reducing from November's mild 59°F (15°C) to a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C). An average temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C) marks the nights in Memphis in December.

Humidity

March and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months in Memphis.

Rainfall

In Memphis, Tennessee, in December, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Memphis, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.7 days and collects up to 12.4" (315mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Memphis are January through March, November and December. In December, in Memphis, it is snowing for 0.8 days. Throughout December, 0.04" (1mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Memphis, there are 4.6 snowfall days, and 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Memphis, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Memphis, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Memphis, Tennessee, is 5.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Memphis in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Memphis, is 50.9°F (10.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 38.7°F (3.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What are the most humid months in Memphis?

The months with the highest humidity are March and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December in Memphis?

The average relative humidity in December in Memphis is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Memphis?

In Memphis, during December, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Memphis in December?

In Memphis, during December, snow falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Memphis?

December has the shortest days of the year in Memphis, Tennessee, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December in Memphis, Tennessee, is 9h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Memphis?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, in Memphis, Tennessee, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Memphis?

The average sunshine duration in December in Memphis is 5.2h.

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

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December in Memphis?

In Memphis, Tennessee, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

59°F 15°C

50.9°F 10.5°C

46.8°F 8.2°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8.8mph 14.2km/h

9mph 14.5km/h

9.7mph 15.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

21.4

20.1

20.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Memphis, TN

Average high temperature in December: 50.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.8°F).

Average low temperature in December: 38.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34°F).

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Average pressure in December
Memphis, TN

Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Memphis, TN

Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Memphis, TN

Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

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Average rainfall in December
Memphis, TN

Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in December
Memphis, TN

Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (6.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Memphis, TN

Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.16").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Memphis, TN

Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Memphis, TN

Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Memphis, TN

Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Memphis, TN

Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in December
Memphis, 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).

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December weather forecast
Memphis, TN

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