December Rainfall and Precipitation in Tennessee

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Tennessee, the United States of America in December.

Tennessee, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences in December precipitation ranging from a moderate 100 mm (3.9 in) in Greeneville to a heavy 170 mm (6.7 in) in Athens. December falls during the winter season.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in December: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Tennessee precipitation in December: frequently asked questions

How much snow/rainfall does Tennessee, the United States of America receive in December?

In December, Gatlinburg typically experiences high snow/rainfall, averaging about 135 mm (5.3 in). This translates to a mix of wet and dry days throughout the month.

How many days does it rain in Tennessee, the United States of America in December?

Expect around 16 days rainy days in Gatlinburg during December.

Is December part of the rainy season in Tennessee, the United States of America?

December is generally a drier month for Tennessee, the United States of America, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in December in Tennessee, the United States of America?

Athens is the wettest city in Tennessee, the United States of America in December according to our database, with average rainfall of around 170 mm (6.7 in).

What is the driest city in December in Tennessee, the United States of America?

Greeneville is the driest city we have data for in Tennessee, the United States of America in December, with monthly snow/rainfall close to 100 mm (3.9 in).

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