December weather forecast
Handle, MS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Handle, Mississippi, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55.2°F (12.9°C) and 40.5°F (4.7°C).

Temperature

The transition into December is accompanied by a slight temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a comfortable 62.4°F (16.9°C) in November to a fresh 55.2°F (12.9°C). Throughout the month of December, Handle expects an average low of 40.5°F (4.7°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 81%, December is the most humid month in Handle.

Rainfall

In Handle, Mississippi, in December, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Handle, there are 157.5 rainfall days, and 32.13" (816mm) 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 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Handle, there are 3 snowfall days, and 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Handle, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in December translates into this advice:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Handle?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Handle, Mississippi, are 55.2°F (12.9°C) and 40.5°F (4.7°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month in Handle?

With an average relative humidity of 81%, December is the most humid month in Handle.

What is the average humidity in December in Handle?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Handle?

In Handle, Mississippi, in December, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Handle?

December is the first month it typically snows in Handle, Mississippi. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Handle?

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

How many hours of daylight does Handle have in December?

The average day length in December in Handle, Mississippi, is 10h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Handle?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, in Handle, Mississippi, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Handle?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Handle have in December?

In Handle, Mississippi, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Handle?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Handle?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Handle, Mississippi, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Handle, MS

Average temperature in December - Handle, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Handle, MS

Average pressure in December - Handle, 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
Handle, MS

Average wind speed in December - Handle, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Handle, MS

Average humidity in December - Handle, 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
Handle, MS

Average rainfall in December - Handle, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
Handle, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Handle, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Handle, MS

Average snowfall in December - Handle, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.16"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Handle, MS

Average snowfall days in December - Handle, MS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1 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
Handle, MS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Handle, 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 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Handle, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Handle, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Handle, MS

Average UV index in December - Handle, 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
Handle, MS

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Handle, MS

Average visibility in December - Handle, 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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