December weather forecast
Gift, MS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gift, is still a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 50.9°F (10.5°C) and 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Temperature

Gift's transition into December involves a gentle shift in temperature, receding from a refreshing 59°F (15°C) in November to a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C). Throughout December, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.2 days. Throughout December, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Gift, Mississippi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.5 days and collects up to 37.95" (964mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Gift, in December, snow falls for 0.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 5.9 snowfall days, and 1.61" (41mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The high-temperature during December is 50.9°F (10.5°C) and the low-temperature is 37.8°F (3.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What are the most humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, in Gift, the rain falls for 13.2 days. Throughout December, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, in Gift, it is snowing for 0.6 days. Throughout December, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length in Gift is 9h and 51min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Gift?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Gift, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Gift?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Gift, MS

Average temperature in December - Gift, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Gift, MS

Average pressure in December - Gift, 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
Gift, MS

Average wind speed in December - Gift, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Gift, MS

Average humidity in December - Gift, MS
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Gift, MS

Average rainfall in December - Gift, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Gift, MS

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gift, MS

Average snowfall in December - Gift, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gift, MS

Average snowfall days in December - Gift, MS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gift, MS

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gift, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Gift, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Gift, MS

Average UV index in December - Gift, MS
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Gift, MS

Average cloud cover in December - Gift, MS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Gift, MS

Average visibility in December - Gift, MS
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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