The weather in December in Nashville

It's cool in December in Nashville with an average temperature of 13°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 8°C to a high of 15°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -1°C and 5°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Nashville, Tennessee. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 24°C in 2015, Nashville reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -13°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -19°C to a highest value of 18°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In December, there is an average of 87 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. Of the total precipitation, about 1,3 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in December for Nashville

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Nashville. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Nashville New York
Average temperature 13°C 9°C
Max. temperature 15°C 12°C
Min. temperature -1°C -5°C
Total precipitation 87 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 13 days 17 days
Total snowfall 1,3 cm 9,7 cm
Snowy days 1 day 3 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Nashville with cool temps, averaging around 14°C during the day and nights around 4°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 12°C, with nights around 2°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Nashville is around 13°C, while nighttime temps are about 4°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Nashville, Tennessee. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Nashville

Temperature in December in Nashville over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Nashville, Tennessee. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in Nashville

Total precipitation in December in Nashville over the years

Daily Snowfall in December in Nashville

Snowfall in December in Nashville per year

Daily UV index in December in Nashville

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Nashville, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Nashville by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Nashville. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.