December weather forecast
Greenwood, MS

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Weather in December

December marks the full onset of winter in Greenwood. The city records some of its lowest temperatures of the year, with a mean of 54.7°F (12.6°C). Rainfall, at 2.48" (63mm), complements the cold conditions to create a quintessential winter atmosphere. The occasional light snowfall further enhances the holiday season's spirit and aesthetics. While winter in Greenwood can be chilly, the mild conditions compared to other regions signal a soft ending to the year.

Temperature

The transition into December subtly indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a cool 54.7°F (12.6°C) from November's enjoyable 62.2°F (16.8°C). Greenwood, during December, witnesses an average low-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, March and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Greenwood, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146.2 rainfall days, and 30.16" (766mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Greenwood, in December, snow falls for 0.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.5 snowfall days, and 0.55" (14mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Greenwood, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In Greenwood, 54.7°F (12.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 41.2°F (5.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What are the most humid months?

February, March and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months in Greenwood.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Greenwood is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 0.4 days. Throughout December, 0.04" (1mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Greenwood have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Greenwood?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Greenwood is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Greenwood, MS

Average temperature in December - Greenwood, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Greenwood, MS

Average pressure in December - Greenwood, 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
Greenwood, MS

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Greenwood, MS

Average humidity in December - Greenwood, MS
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Greenwood, MS

Average rainfall in December - Greenwood, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

Average rainfall days in December
Greenwood, MS

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Greenwood, MS

Average snowfall in December - Greenwood, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Greenwood, MS

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
Greenwood, MS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Greenwood, MS
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • 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 February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Greenwood, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Greenwood, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Greenwood, MS

Average UV index in December - Greenwood, 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, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Greenwood, MS

Average cloud cover in December - Greenwood, 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 June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Greenwood, MS

Average visibility in December - Greenwood, 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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