December weather forecast
Fortenberry, MS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fortenberry, is still a mild month, with an average temperature varying between 44.1°F (6.7°C) and 59.7°F (15.4°C).

Temperature

December signals a slight drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's refreshing 66.6°F (19.2°C) to a moderate 59.7°F (15.4°C). Fortenberry's nights in December experience an average temperature drop to a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.2 days. Throughout December, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Fortenberry, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.7 days and collects up to 30.91" (785mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. 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 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.9h 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December leads to these instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Fortenberry in December?

During December, Fortenberry experiences an average high-temperature of 59.7°F (15.4°C) and a low-temperature of 44.1°F (6.7°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 102.2°F (39°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 Fortenberry, in December, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Fortenberry?

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 snowing?

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?

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

How many hours of daylight does Fortenberry have in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 9min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month 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 Fortenberry?

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 Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Fortenberry, MS

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 44.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Fortenberry, MS

Average pressure in December - Fortenberry, 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
Fortenberry, MS

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Fortenberry, MS

Average humidity in December - Fortenberry, 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
Fortenberry, MS

Average rainfall in December - Fortenberry, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Fortenberry, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Fortenberry, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fortenberry, MS

Average snowfall in December - Fortenberry, 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
Fortenberry, MS

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 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
Fortenberry, MS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fortenberry, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fortenberry, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Fortenberry, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Fortenberry, MS

Average UV index in December - Fortenberry, 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
Fortenberry, MS

Average cloud cover in December - Fortenberry, 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
Fortenberry, MS

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

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

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