December weather forecast
Hillsboro, MS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Hillsboro, Mississippi, with temperature in the range of an average high of 57°F (13.9°C) and an average low of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a small decrease in the average high-temperature, moderately receding from a refreshing 64°F (17.8°C) in November to a moderate 57°F (13.9°C). During the month of December, an average low-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C) is recorded in Hillsboro, Mississippi.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.3 days and accumulates 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Hillsboro are January, February and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Hillsboro, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.6 days and aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:03 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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Hillsboro in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 57°F (13.9°C) and 41.9°F (5.5°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Hillsboro?

In Hillsboro, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.3 days and accumulates 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, in Hillsboro, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout December, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

What are the months 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?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Hillsboro is 4.9h.

What are the months 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?

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

Average temperature in December - Hillsboro, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 57°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.9°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Hillsboro, MS

Average pressure in December - Hillsboro, 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
Hillsboro, MS

Average wind speed in December - Hillsboro, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Hillsboro, MS

Average humidity in December - Hillsboro, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Hillsboro, MS

Average rainfall in December - Hillsboro, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Hillsboro, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Hillsboro, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hillsboro, MS

Average snowfall in December - Hillsboro, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hillsboro, MS

Average snowfall days in December - Hillsboro, MS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.1 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
Hillsboro, MS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hillsboro, 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 6min).

  • 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 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hillsboro, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Hillsboro, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Hillsboro, MS

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

Average cloud cover in December
Hillsboro, MS

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Hillsboro, MS

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

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

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