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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Chattanooga in December

In an average December, Chattanooga sees a daily high around 52°F and a low around 36°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.

Average high52°F
Typical high range41°F to 63°F
Average low36°F
Typical low range24°F to 50°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

December records

The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.

High

Highest 75°F 2025-12-24
Lowest 15°F 1983-12-25

Low

Highest 65°F 2015-12-27
Lowest -1°F 1983-12-25

Feels-like

Highest 75°F 2015-12-27
Lowest -19°F 1983-12-25

Humidity

Highest 16.1 g/m³ 2015-12-27
Lowest 0.9 g/m³ 1983-12-25

Wind

Highest 19 mph 2009-12-25
Lowest 2 mph 2023-12-21

Gust

Highest 66 mph 2009-12-25
Lowest 6 mph 2000-12-27

Precip

Wettest 10.11 in 2015
Driest 1.11 in 1980

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