December weather forecast
Basic, MS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Basic, Mississippi, with temperature in the range of an average high of 57.2°F (14°C) and an average low of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

December implies a soft temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's 64.6°F (18.1°C) to a still refreshing 57.2°F (14°C). An average temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C) is recorded in Basic during the nights in December.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 81%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout December, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Basic, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.9 days and collects up to 31.57" (802mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, February, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during December leads to these advisories:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Basic, records 57.2°F (14°C), while the low-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is appraised at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the most humid month?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Basic, during December, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Basic, in December, during 0.4 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Basic have in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Basic have in December?

In Basic, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January 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 Basic, Mississippi, 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 exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Basic, MS

Average temperature in December - Basic, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.9°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Basic, MS

Average pressure in December - Basic, 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
Basic, MS

Average wind speed in December - Basic, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Basic, MS

Average humidity in December - Basic, MS
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Basic, MS

Average rainfall in December - Basic, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
Basic, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Basic, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Basic, MS

Average snowfall in December - Basic, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Basic, MS

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Basic, MS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Basic, MS
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Basic, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Basic, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Basic, MS

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Basic, MS

Average cloud cover in December - Basic, MS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Basic, MS

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, July and September (5mi).

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