December weather in Lakeland, TN
The average temperature in Lakeland in December is 42.6°F (32.8°F–52.4°F). Average precipitation: 5.68 inches.
December is a winter month in Lakeland, and is cooler than the annual average of 61.1°F. Daily temperatures swing about 19.6°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 11 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 38m. For travel, December is a wet month.
Avg High
52.4°F
Avg Low
32.8°F
Precipitation
5.68 in
Snow
0.1 in
December records in Lakeland
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 72.0°F (2006) | 23.0°F (2020) | 2.12 in (1991) |
| December 2 | 73.9°F (2018) | 23.0°F (2020) | 0.71 in (2025) |
| December 3 | 73.9°F (2021) | 25.0°F (1988) | 2.75 in (1991) |
| December 4 | 75.9°F (2021) | 19.0°F (2006) | 2.75 in (1993) |
| December 5 | 78.1°F (1998) | 17.1°F (2006) | 4.09 in (2011) |
| December 6 | 75.9°F (1998) | 19.9°F (2010) | 1.60 in (2011) |
| December 7 | 75.9°F (1998) | 19.9°F (2010) | 0.85 in (2013) |
| December 8 | 68.0°F (2012) | 15.1°F (2006) | 1.17 in (2001) |
| December 9 | 75.0°F (2007) | 12.9°F (2006) | 2.54 in (2009) |
| December 10 | 75.9°F (2007) | 10.9°F (1995) | 3.71 in (2008) |
| December 11 | 78.1°F (2021) | 10.9°F (1995) | 1.49 in (2021) |
| December 12 | 77.0°F (2007) | 15.1°F (2000) | 1.57 in (2006) |
| December 13 | 75.0°F (2015) | 12.0°F (1989) | 2.80 in (2001) |
| December 14 | 73.0°F (2015) | 15.1°F (1989) | 1.45 in (2001) |
| December 15 | 70.0°F (2021) | 15.1°F (2025) | 0.78 in (2005) |
| December 16 | 70.0°F (1995) | 7.0°F (1989) | 1.10 in (2000) |
| December 17 | 71.1°F (2006) | 7.0°F (1989) | 1.96 in (2001) |
| December 18 | 75.0°F (2016) | 10.9°F (2000) | 1.95 in (1990) |
| December 19 | 72.0°F (2006) | 15.1°F (1989) | 2.95 in (2002) |
| December 20 | 71.1°F (2008) | 12.9°F (1989) | 1.29 in (2002) |
| December 21 | 68.0°F (2013) | 12.0°F (1989) | 1.78 in (1990) |
| December 22 | 75.0°F (2013) | -5.1°F (1989) | 2.61 in (1990) |
| December 23 | 70.0°F (2015) | -6.0°F (1989) | 3.70 in (2017) |
| December 24 | 73.0°F (2025) | -4.0°F (1989) | 2.35 in (2008) |
| December 25 | 77.0°F (2015) | 1.9°F (1989) | 1.43 in (2009) |
| December 26 | 75.0°F (2021) | 12.9°F (2004) | 0.77 in (2006) |
| December 27 | 80.1°F (2015) | 19.0°F (1995) | 1.28 in (2024) |
| December 28 | 75.9°F (2008) | 16.0°F (2017) | 2.45 in (1988) |
| December 29 | 73.0°F (2025) | 16.0°F (1995) | 2.97 in (2024) |
| December 30 | 70.0°F (1990) | 16.0°F (1995) | 1.52 in (2019) |
| December 31 | 70.0°F (1990) | 12.9°F (2000) | 2.56 in (2006) |