Clarksville, TN weather in December
In December, Clarksville sees highs around 50°F and lows around 31°F: chilly, with frequent rain. There are about 12 days with rain. It is one of the coldest months in Clarksville.
- Normal high
- 50°F
- Normal low
- 31°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 4.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How December changes from start to finish
| December 1 | December 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 54°F | 47°F |
| Normal low | 33°F | 29°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 39% | 40% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:42 am / 4:34 pm | 7:01 am / 4:43 pm |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | 9.7 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical December day
- 6 am36°Fdew point 32°F
- 9 am39°Fdew point 33°F
- Noon45°Fdew point 34°F
- 3 pm47°Fdew point 33°F
- 6 pm42°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 pm40°Fdew point 33°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Ft Campbell AAF (12 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 38% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 55%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F4 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow12 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below18 of 31
Average days per December, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in December
Normal precipitation is 4.9 in; a dry December brings about 3.4 in and a wet one about 6.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Snow is very rare.
How December varies from year to year
- Warmest December, 1991-20202015: average high 63°F
- Coolest December2000: average high 36°F
- Wettest December2008: 7.9 in
- Driest December1995: 1.9 in
- Highest reading78°F (December 28, 2015)
- Lowest reading4°F (December 31, 2017)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
December compared with November and January
| November | December | January | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 60°F | 50°F | 47°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 31°F | 28°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 10 | 4 | 3 |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | 9.7 h | 10.0 h |
Highs change by -10°F from November and -3°F into January.
Nearby alternatives in December
- Warmer: Birmingham, AL210 mi · high 57°F · 10 wet days
- Drier: St. Louis, MO212 mi · high 45°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: St. Louis, MO212 mi · high 45°F · 9 wet days
How Clarksville ranks in December
- Normal high191st warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 7 in Tennessee
- Wet days317th driest of 378
- Comfortable days147th most of 340
What to pack for Clarksville in December
- A warm jacket – lows near 31°F, highs near 50°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 12 days
- A hat and gloves – about 18 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
December has 757 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 14% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Clarksville in December?
The normal high is 50°F and the normal low is 31°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest December reading was 4°F (December 31, 2017).
Does it rain a lot in Clarksville in December?
About 12 days in December have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.9 in. The wettest December in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (7.9 in); the driest was in 1995 (1.9 in).
Does it snow in Clarksville in December?
Snow is very rare: the 1991-2020 normal for December rounds to 0.0 in.
Is December a good time to visit Clarksville?
December ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Clarksville (41 out of 100). It has about 4 comfortable days. The best months are April and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: Clarksville Wwtp (USC00401790), 1.8 mi NE of the city center, 402 ft (72 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Cheatham L&D (USC00401663), 16 mi SSE of the city center, 392 ft (82 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Ft Campbell AAF (USW00013806), 12 mi NW of the city center, 568 ft (94 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Campbell AAF Airport (746710-13806), 12 mi NW of the city center, 573 ft (99 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.