Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Independence's transition into December involves a gentle shift in temperature, receding from a mild 59.9°F (15.5°C) in November to a cool 51.8°F (11°C). During the nights in December, Independence observes an average low-temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C).Humidity
March and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Independence, during December, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.6 rainfall days, and 43.23" (1098mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 0.5 days. Throughout December, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is accumulated. In Independence, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.1 days and aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.UV index
January, February 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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December leads to these instructions:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Independence, MS
- Average high temperature in December: 51.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 38.7°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 (34.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Independence, 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 (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Independence, MS
- Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Independence, MS
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Independence, MS
- Average rainfall in December: 4.37"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").
Average rainfall days in December
Independence, MS
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Independence, MS
- Average snowfall in December: 0.08"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Independence, MS
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Independence, 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 5min
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
Independence, MS
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Independence, MS
- Average UV index in December: 3
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Independence, MS
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Independence, 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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