December weather forecast
Duncan, MS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Duncan, Mississippi, with an average temperature ranging between max 53.1°F (11.7°C) and min 40.8°F (4.9°C).

Temperature

Duncan's weather in December involves a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down slightly from November's enjoyable 61.7°F (16.5°C) to a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C). The low-temperature averages to a cold 40.8°F (4.9°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Duncan are February, March and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Duncan, in December, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 144.9 rainfall days, and 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Duncan, in December, snow falls for 0.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.3 snowfall days, and 0.87" (22mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Duncan, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 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 are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during December morphs into the following directions:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jun 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 53.1°F (11.7°C) and 40.8°F (4.9°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month?

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 December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Duncan, during December, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 0.4 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 9h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Duncan, the average day length in December is 9h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Duncan, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Duncan, MS

Average temperature in December - Duncan, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Duncan, MS

Average pressure in December - Duncan, 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
Duncan, MS

Average wind speed in December - Duncan, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Duncan, MS

Average humidity in December - Duncan, 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 (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Duncan, MS

Average rainfall in December - Duncan, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

Average rainfall days in December
Duncan, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Duncan, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Duncan, MS

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Duncan, MS

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

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Duncan, MS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • 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
Duncan, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Duncan, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Duncan, MS

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

Average cloud cover in December
Duncan, MS

Average cloud cover in December - Duncan, 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
Duncan, MS

Average visibility in December - Duncan, 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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