December weather forecast
Bellefontaine, MS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bellefontaine, is still a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between min 39.9°F (4.4°C) and max 54°F (12.2°C).

Temperature

December heralds a minor drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's refreshing 61.9°F (16.6°C) to a cool 54°F (12.2°C). December brings Bellefontaine a consistent average low-temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Bellefontaine, in December, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155 rainfall days, and 33.07" (840mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Bellefontaine, in December, during 0.6 snowfall days, 0.04" (1mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Bellefontaine, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.4 days and aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Bellefontaine, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in December transforms into this advice:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Bellefontaine, is 54°F (12.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 39.9°F (4.4°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Bellefontaine, in December, during 11.7 rainfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, in Bellefontaine, it is snowing for 0.6 days. Throughout December, 0.04" (1mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Bellefontaine, the average day length in December is 9h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Bellefontaine have in December?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Bellefontaine is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Bellefontaine, MS

Average temperature in December - Bellefontaine, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 54°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Bellefontaine, MS

Average pressure in December - Bellefontaine, 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
Bellefontaine, MS

Average wind speed in December - Bellefontaine, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Bellefontaine, MS

Average humidity in December - Bellefontaine, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Bellefontaine, MS

Average rainfall in December - Bellefontaine, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Bellefontaine, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Bellefontaine, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bellefontaine, MS

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bellefontaine, MS

Average snowfall days in December - Bellefontaine, MS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.3 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
Bellefontaine, MS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bellefontaine, MS
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • 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 February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bellefontaine, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Bellefontaine, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Bellefontaine, MS

Average UV index in December - Bellefontaine, 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, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Bellefontaine, MS

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Bellefontaine, MS

Average visibility in December - Bellefontaine, 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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