December weather forecast
Ashland, MS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Ashland, Mississippi, with temperature in the range of an average high of 51.1°F (10.6°C) and an average low of 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Ashland's climate undergoes a slight change as the average high-temperature moves from a mild 59.5°F (15.3°C) in November to a cool 51.1°F (10.6°C). Ashland records an average nighttime low of 37.8°F (3.2°C) in December.

Humidity

March and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout December, 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Ashland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.2 days and collects up to 38.98" (990mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Ashland, during December, snow falls for 0.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Ashland, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.8 days and aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In Ashland, in December, the average high-temperature is 51.1°F (10.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 37.8°F (3.2°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the most humid month in Ashland?

The months with the highest humidity are March and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Ashland, during December, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, in Ashland, it is snowing for 0.4 days. Throughout December, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Ashland have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 52min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ashland, MS

Average temperature in December - Ashland, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Ashland, MS

Average pressure in December - Ashland, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ashland, MS

Average wind speed in December - Ashland, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Ashland, MS

Average humidity in December - Ashland, MS
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Ashland, MS

Average rainfall in December - Ashland, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").

Average rainfall days in December
Ashland, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Ashland, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ashland, MS

Average snowfall in December - Ashland, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ashland, MS

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ashland, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Ashland, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Ashland, MS

Average UV index in December - Ashland, MS
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Ashland, MS

Average cloud cover in December - Ashland, MS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Ashland, MS

Average visibility in December - Ashland, 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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