Average weather for Oak Ridge in December
It's cool in December in Oak Ridge with an average temperature of 14°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 9°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 1°C and 8°C.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Oak Ridge with cool temps, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights around 5°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather’s mostly sunny and dry.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 14°C, with nights around 5°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 Oak Ridge is around 14°C, while nighttime temps are about 4°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
In December, there is an average of 55 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Oak Ridge in December |
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14°C | 9°C | |
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20°C | 12°C | |
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9°C | -5°C | |
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55 mm | 133 mm | |
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5 days | 17 days |
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
The hurricane season in Oak Ridge runs from June to November.
Temperature records
With 28°C in 2017, Oak Ridge reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -6°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -14°C to a highest value of 18°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Oak Ridge
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in December for Oak Ridge, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Oak Ridge
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Oak Ridge, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect about 5 days of precipitation in Oak Ridge.
Daily UV index in December in Oak Ridge
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Oak Ridge, 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.
Temperature in December in Oak Ridge over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Oak Ridge, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in December in Oak Ridge over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Oak Ridge, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Daily weather in December for Oak Ridge
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Average weather in Oak Ridge by month
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