How much daylight will Tennessee get?

It’s starting to feel a lot like winter in Tennessee, but we’re not quite there yet…astronomically speaking.

Meteorologically speaking, winter began on December 1st. However, according to the Farmer’s Almanac, the winter solstice is, for many, the first true day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

And while people argue about which is the true first day of winter, we can all agree that the days are a little cooler and the night comes far too early. But don’t worry, we’ll soon have the shortest day of the year behind us.

Here’s everything you need to know about the first day of winter, the winter solstice, and what weather Tennessee can expect during the winter months through 2025.

When is the winter solstice 2024?

The winter solstice falls on Saturday, December 21st at 4:19 a.m. ET/3:19 a.m. CT.

When is the shortest day of the year?

December 21, 2024 is also the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, according to the Farmer’s Almanac.

How much daylight will Tennessee see on December 21, 2024?

Until December 21st, the days will become shorter and the nights longer. According to timeanddate.com, communities across Tennessee will see approximately 9 hours and 41 minutes of light on the day of the winter solstice, with sunrise beginning at approximately 6:54 a.m. and sunset at approximately 4:36 p.m.

This will fluctuate across the state, but not greatly, just a few minutes here and there.

Will Tennessee get snow this winter?

People in East Tennessee have already seen some snow before the first day of winter, but the mountains could be one of the few places in Tennessee to see snow this winter.

“This winter, temperatures will rise and snowfall will decrease across most of the United States,” reports Carol Connare, editor-in-chief of Farmers Almanac. “While there will continue to be cool temperatures and snow on most slopes, the high heating costs associated with the season are unlikely to be as significant. We predict a moderate, uneventful winter – perhaps a welcome change from the extremes of recent years.”

Of course, as the weather changes, there may be exceptions.

What will the weather be like this winter in Tennessee?

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Winter Weather Outlook shows Tennesseans can expect a slightly warmer than average winter in December 2024 and January and February 2025. The cause of these expected warmer temperatures? La Niña conditions.

During La Niña conditions, you can usually expect warmer temperatures and less precipitation in the south. While those further north can expect cooler temperatures and a stormy winter.

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