December weather forecast
Emerald, MS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Emerald, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 59.4°F (15.2°C) and 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Temperature

The transition into December involves a small decrease in the average high-temperature, dipping slightly from a comfortable 66.4°F (19.1°C) in November to a still refreshing 59.4°F (15.2°C). In Emerald, an average temperature of 44.1°F (6.7°C) is noted during December nights.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Emerald, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation. In Emerald, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.9 days and collects up to 22.83" (580mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 0.2" (5mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

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 medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during December leads to these advisories:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Emerald in December?

In December, in Emerald, the average high-temperature is 59.4°F (15.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 44.1°F (6.7°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Emerald, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Emerald, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Emerald?

The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 0.2" (5mm) of accumulated snow.

When does it start to snow in Emerald?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Emerald have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Emerald have in December?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Emerald, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading 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
Emerald, MS

Average temperature in December - Emerald, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 59.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 44.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Emerald, MS

Average pressure in December - Emerald, 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
Emerald, MS

Average wind speed in December - Emerald, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Emerald, MS

Average humidity in December - Emerald, MS
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Emerald, MS

Average rainfall in December - Emerald, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.1").

Average rainfall days in December
Emerald, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Emerald, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Emerald, MS

Average snowfall in December - Emerald, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.2"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Emerald, MS

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (0.3 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
Emerald, MS

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

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Emerald, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Emerald, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8 days).

Average UV index in December
Emerald, MS

Average UV index in December - Emerald, 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
Emerald, MS

Average cloud cover in December - Emerald, MS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Emerald, MS

Average visibility in December - Emerald, MS
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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