December weather forecast
Benoit, MS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Benoit, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, the average high-temperature subtly recedes from November's comfortable 62.1°F (16.7°C) to a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C). Benoit encounters an average low-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C) during December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Benoit, there are 122.3 rainfall days, and 17.64" (448mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Benoit, Mississippi, snow does not fall in March through December.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Benoit, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Benoit in December?

Benoit in December has an average high-temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What are the most humid months in Benoit?

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 Benoit?

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

How much does it rain in Benoit in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Benoit?

In Benoit, snow does not fall in March through December.

Does it snow in Benoit in December?

In Benoit, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the month with the shortest days in Benoit?

The month with the shortest days in Benoit, Mississippi, is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Benoit have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Benoit?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, in Benoit, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Benoit?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Benoit?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Benoit?

In Benoit, Mississippi, the average daily maximum UV index in December 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
Benoit, MS

Average temperature in December - Benoit, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Benoit, MS

Average pressure in December - Benoit, 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
Benoit, MS

Average wind speed in December - Benoit, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Benoit, MS

Average humidity in December - Benoit, 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 (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Benoit, MS

Average rainfall in December - Benoit, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Benoit, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Benoit, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Benoit, MS

Average snowfall in December - Benoit, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Benoit, MS

Average snowfall days in December - Benoit, MS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.8 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
Benoit, MS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Benoit, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Benoit, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Benoit, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Benoit, MS

Average UV index in December - Benoit, 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
Benoit, MS

Average cloud cover in December - Benoit, 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
Benoit, MS

Average visibility in December - Benoit, 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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