December weather forecast
Alligator, MS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Alligator, is also a fresh month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 40.8°F (4.9°C) and an average high of 53.1°F (11.7°C).

Temperature

Transitioning from November to December involves a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, descending from a refreshing 61.7°F (16.5°C) to a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C). Throughout December, Alligator records an average temperature of 40.8°F (4.9°C) at night.

Humidity

February, March and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Alligator, Mississippi, in December, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 144.9 rainfall days, and 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Alligator, in December, during 0.4 snowfall days, 0.04" (1mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Alligator, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.3 days and aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December leads to these instructions:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In Alligator, in December, the average high-temperature is 53.1°F (11.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 40.8°F (4.9°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are February, March and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Alligator, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Alligator, during December, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Alligator, during December, snow falls for 0.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Alligator have in December?

In Alligator, the average day length in December is 9h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Alligator have in December?

In Alligator, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Alligator, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Alligator, MS

Average temperature in December - Alligator, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Alligator, MS

Average pressure in December - Alligator, MS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Alligator, MS

Average wind speed in December - Alligator, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Alligator, MS

Average humidity in December - Alligator, MS
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Alligator, MS

Average rainfall in December - Alligator, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

Average rainfall days in December
Alligator, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Alligator, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Alligator, MS

Average snowfall in December - Alligator, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Alligator, MS

Average snowfall days in December - Alligator, MS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Alligator, MS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Alligator, MS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Alligator, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Alligator, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Alligator, MS

Average UV index in December - Alligator, MS
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Alligator, MS

Average cloud cover in December - Alligator, MS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Alligator, MS

Average visibility in December - Alligator, MS
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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