Your trips
Organize your trips easily with tabs
New York
Chattanooga
Any date
+ Search
background

Chattanooga in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Chattanooga in December 2024

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Chattanooga in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +52°F during the day and approximately 7 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 7 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 Chattanooga;

Average weather

☀️
+52°F
Avg. max. temperature
-2°F
Min.
+75°F
Max.
118 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Chattanooga has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Chattanooga in December

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

The expected average maximum temperature in December is +52°F with a maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +7°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +50°F to +66°F.

Is Chattanooga warm or cold in December?

Chattanooga is typically chill in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +61°F to +52°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +43°F to +37°F.

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

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

Climate in Chattanooga in December

Chattanooga weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+61°F+52°F+50°F
Min. temperature
+19°F-2°F-17°F
Max. temperature
+84°F+75°F+75°F
Rainfall
100 mm118 mm107 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
71%72%69%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1020 HPa1020 HPa
Sunny days
977
Cloudy days
141716
Rainy days
777
Snowy days
001

December typically has worse weather conditions compared to November. It’s getting colder in December. From +61°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +52°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 100 mm to 118 mm. Humidity rises from 71% to 72%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 9 sunny days in November to 7 in December.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Chattanooga is gradually decreasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Chattanooga based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 45%, leading to total precipitation of around 199 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 45 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 wellies.
December is one of the rainiest months in Chattanooga, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Chattanooga wettest month is March, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 131 mm of rainfall per day. October, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 80 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Chattanooga based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 3 mm.

December is one of the snowiest months in Chattanooga.

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

How was the weather last December in Chattanooga?

This is the weather in Chattanooga in December 2023:
1 December
☀️
+49°F
2 December
☁️
+59°F
3 December
☁️
+61°F
4 December
☀️
+54°F
5 December
☁️
+46°F
6 December
🌧️
+58°F
7 December
🌫️
+67°F
8 December
🌧️
+71°F
9 December
🌧️
+65°F
10 December
🌫️
+63°F
11 December
🌧️
+56°F
12 December
🌫️
+56°F
13 December
☁️
+55°F
14 December
☁️
+51°F
15 December
☁️
+53°F
16 December
☀️
+49°F
17 December
☁️
+47°F
18 December
☀️
+44°F
19 December
☀️
+43°F
20 December
☁️
+46°F
21 December
☁️
+50°F
22 December
☁️
+46°F
23 December
☁️
+47°F
24 December
☀️
+27°F
25 December
☀️
+34°F
26 December
☀️
+33°F
27 December
☁️
+48°F
28 December
☀️
+55°F
29 December
☁️
+67°F
30 December
☁️
+64°F
31 December
🌧️
+66°F
In December 2023 Chattanooga had 9 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +52°F, with an absolute maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +27°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 28%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?

Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Chattanooga climate has changed over the last 43 years.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1989 (+46°F) and the highest in 2021 (+65°F). The driest year was 1980 with only 29 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2018 with 409 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Chattanooga in December:

Is December a good time to visit Chattanooga?

It’s always a good time to visit Chattanooga, 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 Chattanooga in December?

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

Is Chattanooga rainy in December?

Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga in December?

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

Other cities in USA

Check out the weather for other cities in USA.

Monthly weather in Chattanooga

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Chattanooga, 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.