December weather forecast
Hortontown, MS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Hortontown, Mississippi, with temperature in the range of an average high of 52.7°F (11.5°C) and an average low of 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

The onset of December aligns with a soft reduction in the average high-temperature, gently falling from a mild 60.3°F (15.7°C) in November to a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C). Hortontown experiences a nighttime temperature average of 39°F (3.9°C) during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Hortontown, in December, during 12.5 rainfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 162.2 rainfall days, and 36.93" (938mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Hortontown, in December, during 0.8 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Hortontown, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.9 days and aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following advice:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature, in December, in Hortontown, is 52.7°F (11.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 39°F (3.9°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What are the most humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Hortontown, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 0.8 days. Throughout December, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Hortontown have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 54min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hortontown have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hortontown, MS

Average temperature in December - Hortontown, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Hortontown, MS

Average pressure in December - Hortontown, 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
Hortontown, MS

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Hortontown, MS

Average humidity in December - Hortontown, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Hortontown, MS

Average rainfall in December - Hortontown, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Hortontown, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Hortontown, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hortontown, MS

Average snowfall in December - Hortontown, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hortontown, MS

Average snowfall days in December - Hortontown, MS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 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
Hortontown, MS

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hortontown, MS

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

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Hortontown, MS

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

Average cloud cover in December
Hortontown, MS

Average cloud cover in December - Hortontown, MS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Hortontown, MS

Average visibility in December - Hortontown, 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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