December weather forecast
Florence, MS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Florence, Mississippi, with temperature in the range of an average low of 43°F (6.1°C) and an average high of 57.6°F (14.2°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Florence experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature gently receding from an enjoyable 64.8°F (18.2°C) in November to a mild 57.6°F (14.2°C). Florence's temperature drops to an average low of 43°F (6.1°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Florence, during December, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Florence, there are 169.5 rainfall days, and 38.82" (986mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Florence, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.2 days and aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of December, in Florence, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Florence, the average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Florence, is 57.6°F (14.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 43°F (6.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is appraised at 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the most humid month?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Florence, Mississippi, in December, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 3.62" (92mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows in Florence. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Florence is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Florence have in December?

In Florence, the average day length in December is 10h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Florence?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Florence, MS

Average temperature in December - Florence, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Florence, MS

Average pressure in December - Florence, 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
Florence, MS

Average wind speed in December - Florence, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Florence, MS

Average humidity in December - Florence, 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
Florence, MS

Average rainfall in December - Florence, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.62"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.36").

Average rainfall days in December
Florence, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Florence, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Florence, MS

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Florence, MS

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 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
Florence, MS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Florence, 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: 5h and 0min

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 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Florence, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Florence, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Florence, MS

Average UV index in December - Florence, 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
Florence, MS

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

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

Average visibility in December
Florence, MS

Average visibility in December - Florence, 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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