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Nashville in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Nashville in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Nashville, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Nashville in December 2024

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Nashville in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +11°C during the day and approximately 6 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 8 rainy days in the month and around 118 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Nashville;

Average weather

☀️
+11°C
Avg. max. temperature
-22°C
Min.
+24°C
Max.
118 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
16 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Nashville has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Nashville in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Nashville for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in December is +11°C with a maximum of +21°C and a minimum of -18°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 26% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +8°C to +18°C.

Is Nashville warm or cold in December?

Nashville is typically cool in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +16°C to +11°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +6°C to +2°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

December is one of the coolest months in Nashville, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Nashville in December

Nashville weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+16°C+11°C+9°C
Min. temperature
-9°C-22°C-24°C
Max. temperature
+30°C+24°C+24°C
Rainfall
115 mm118 mm91 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
67%70%68%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1019 HPa1019 HPa
Sunny days
865
Cloudy days
141619
Rainy days
886
Snowy days
011

December typically has worse weather conditions compared to November. It’s getting colder in December. From +16°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +11°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 115 mm to 118 mm. Humidity rises from 67% to 70%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in November to 6 in December.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Nashville in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Nashville is gradually increasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Nashville based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 45% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 142 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 32 mm, which is moderate rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Nashville wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 151 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 91 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Nashville based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in December is 6%, for a monthly total of around 6 mm.

December is one of the snowiest months in Nashville.

Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last December in Nashville?

This is the weather in Nashville in December 2023:
1 December
☀️
+8°C
2 December
☀️
+16°C
3 December
🌧️
+17°C
4 December
☀️
+8°C
5 December
☀️
+11°C
6 December
🌧️
+21°C
7 December
🌧️
+20°C
8 December
🌫️
+17°C
9 December
🌫️
+15°C
10 December
☁️
+14°C
11 December
🌫️
+11°C
12 December
☀️
+12°C
13 December
☀️
+15°C
14 December
🌧️
+14°C
15 December
☀️
+13°C
16 December
☀️
+9°C
17 December
☀️
+8°C
18 December
☀️
+5°C
19 December
☀️
+6°C
20 December
☀️
+11°C
21 December
☀️
+11°C
22 December
☁️
+11°C
23 December
🌨️
+9°C
24 December
☀️
-4°C
25 December
☀️
-1°C
26 December
🌨️
+1°C
27 December
☁️
+6°C
28 December
☀️
+16°C
29 December
☀️
+17°C
30 December
☁️
+19°C
31 December
🌧️
+18°C
In December 2023 Nashville had 17 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +11°C, with an absolute maximum of +21°C and a minimum of -4°C. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 33%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Nashville climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Nashville in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1989 (+5°C) and the highest in 2021 (+18°C). The driest year was 1980 with only 49 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1990 with 571 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nashville in December:

Is December a good time to visit Nashville?

It’s always a good time to visit Nashville, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Nashville in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Nashville rainy in December?

Nashville is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Nashville in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Nashville in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Nashville

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Nashville, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.