December weather forecast
Carthage, MS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Carthage, Mississippi, with an average temperature varying between 55.9°F (13.3°C) and 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature marginally decreases from a comfortable 63.1°F (17.3°C) in November to a still refreshing 55.9°F (13.3°C). Carthage, during the nights of December, experiences an average temperature drop to a cold 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Carthage, during December, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. In Carthage, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.9 days and collects up to 24.84" (631mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Carthage, Mississippi. December is the first month it typically snows in Carthage. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Carthage, Mississippi, there are 3.3 snowfall days, and 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Carthage.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 in December translates into these instructions:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Carthage?

The high-temperature, in December, in Carthage, records 55.9°F (13.3°C), while the low-temperature is 41.4°F (5.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is estimated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month in Carthage?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Carthage?

In December, the average relative humidity in Carthage, Mississippi, is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Carthage?

In Carthage, Mississippi, in December, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Carthage?

December is the first month it typically snows in Carthage. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Carthage?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Carthage?

In Carthage, Mississippi, the average day length in December is 10h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Carthage?

On the first day of December in Carthage, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Carthage?

The months with the least sunshine in Carthage, Mississippi, are February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Carthage?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Carthage?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Carthage?

In Carthage, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Carthage, MS

Average temperature in December - Carthage, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.4°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37°F).

Average pressure in December
Carthage, MS

Average pressure in December - Carthage, 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
Carthage, MS

Average wind speed in December - Carthage, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Carthage, MS

Average humidity in December - Carthage, 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
Carthage, MS

Average rainfall in December - Carthage, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Carthage, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Carthage, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Carthage, MS

Average snowfall in December - Carthage, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.16"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Carthage, MS

Average snowfall days in December - Carthage, MS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.1 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
Carthage, MS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Carthage, 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 months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Carthage, MS

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

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Carthage, MS

Average UV index in December - Carthage, 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
Carthage, MS

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Carthage, MS

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

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

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