December weather forecast
Hamilton, MS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Hamilton, Mississippi, with an average temperature varying between 40.5°F (4.7°C) and 54.3°F (12.4°C).

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving subtly from a comfortable 62.1°F (16.7°C) in November to a fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C). An average minimum temperature of 40.5°F (4.7°C) marks the month of December.

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Hamilton, during December, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of precipitation. In Hamilton, Mississippi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171.9 days and collects up to 43.23" (1098mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.9 snowfall days, and 1.02" (26mm) 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 6:40 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 54.3°F (12.4°C) and a low-temperature of 40.5°F (4.7°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 80%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Hamilton, during December, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:55 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?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Hamilton, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Hamilton, MS

Average temperature in December - Hamilton, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Hamilton, MS

Average pressure in December - Hamilton, 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
Hamilton, MS

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Hamilton, MS

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Hamilton, MS

Average rainfall in December - Hamilton, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.32").

Average rainfall days in December
Hamilton, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Hamilton, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hamilton, MS

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

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

Average snowfall days in December
Hamilton, MS

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 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
Hamilton, MS

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hamilton, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Hamilton, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Hamilton, MS

Average UV index in December - Hamilton, 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, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Hamilton, MS

Average cloud cover in December - Hamilton, MS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Hamilton, MS

Average visibility in December - Hamilton, 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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