Nashville, TN – Tennessee will stay on the cold side through mid-December as Arctic air continues to grip much of the eastern U.S., but the forecast calls for little to no precipitation. According to the NOAA Climate Prediction Center’s 8–14 Day Outlook, issued December 1, temperatures statewide are expected to remain below normal from December 9 through December 15, while conditions stay mostly dry and clear.
Forecasters say highs will range from the upper 30s in northern areas to near 50 in the south, with lows in the 20s and 30s. Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville can expect sunny afternoons, cold mornings, and light winds, keeping the chill in place but skies quiet.
NOAA’s forecast shows a broad area of below-normal precipitation across the Tennessee Valley, meaning snow or rain chances are slim. The setup favors a classic early winter pattern — cold, crisp air with plenty of blue skies.
In contrast, the West Coast and Southwest will experience above-average warmth and dry weather, marking a clear east-west divide in national conditions.
Forecasters suggest Tennessee’s chill will persist through mid-December, though a slight warm-up could develop closer to the holidays before another round of cold returns later in the month.
