December weather forecast
Canton, MS

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Weather in December

Winter sets in Canton, Mississippi, in December with a drop in temperatures from November. The introduction of slight snowfall of 0.12in also marks this month. As the year ends, one cannot overlook the contracted sunlight hours and a UV index of three. Despite the meteorological variations, the visibility remains unchanged all year round at six miles. Pressure reaches its annual peak, drawing close to year-end.

Temperature

With the arrival of December, Canton notices a mild change in the average high-temperature, sliding from November's enjoyable 63.9°F (17.7°C) to a moderate 56.7°F (13.7°C). Canton witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C) throughout December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, in Canton, Mississippi, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout December, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Canton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.4 days and collects up to 40.55" (1030mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Canton, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.9 days and aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Canton are January 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 ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

During December, Canton experiences an average high-temperature of 56.7°F (13.7°C) and a low-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What are the most humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In Canton, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in Canton in December?

In Canton, in December, during 13.5 rainfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Canton?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 3min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Canton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, in Canton, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

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 reading in December?

In Canton, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Canton, MS

Average temperature in December - Canton, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.7°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (91.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Canton, MS

Average pressure in December - Canton, 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
Canton, MS

Average wind speed in December - Canton, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Canton, MS

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Canton, MS

Average rainfall in December - Canton, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.48").

Average rainfall days in December
Canton, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Canton, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Canton, MS

Average snowfall in December - Canton, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Canton, MS

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1 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
Canton, MS

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
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 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Canton, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Canton, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Canton, MS

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

Average cloud cover in December
Canton, MS

Average cloud cover in December - Canton, MS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Canton, MS

Average visibility in December - Canton, 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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