December weather forecast
East Side, MS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in East Side, Mississippi, with an average temperature varying between 59.7°F (15.4°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the weather reveals a slight temperature decrease, transitioning from a comfortable 66.7°F (19.3°C) in November to a moderate 59.7°F (15.4°C). East Side in December experiences a low-temperature average of 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In East Side, in December, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 3.74" (95mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 177.1 rainfall days, and 36.42" (925mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.9h 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 reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 59.7°F (15.4°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 104°F (40°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?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In East Side, during December, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does East Side have in December?

In East Side, the average day length in December is 10h and 9min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in East Side, Mississippi.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In East Side, 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 East Side, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
East Side, MS

Average temperature in December - East Side, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 59.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.7°F).

Average pressure in December
East Side, MS

Average pressure in December - East Side, MS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
East Side, MS

Average wind speed in December - East Side, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
East Side, MS

Average humidity in December - East Side, 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
East Side, MS

Average rainfall in December - East Side, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.74"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
East Side, MS

Average rainfall days in December - East Side, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
East Side, MS

Average snowfall in December - East Side, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
East Side, MS

Average snowfall days in December - East Side, MS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
East Side, MS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - East Side, MS
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • 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 December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
East Side, MS

Average sunshine days in December - East Side, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.4 days).

Average UV index in December
East Side, MS

Average UV index in December - East Side, 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
East Side, MS

Average cloud cover in December - East Side, 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 October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
East Side, MS

Average visibility in December - East Side, MS
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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