December weather forecast
Institute, MS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Institute, Mississippi, with an average temperature fluctuating between 57.6°F (14.2°C) and 43°F (6.1°C).

Temperature

With the arrival of December, Institute experiences a modest decline in average high-temperatures, transitioning from a comfortable 64.6°F (18.1°C) in November to a moderate 57.6°F (14.2°C). In December, Institute experiences a temperature dip to an average of 43°F (6.1°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Institute, in December, it is raining for 12.7 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 161.5 rainfall days, and 31.65" (804mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Institute, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.5 days and aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In Institute, 57.6°F (14.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 43°F (6.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 100.4°F (38°C).

What are the most humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Institute?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 12.7 days. Throughout December, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Institute have in December?

In Institute, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

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 moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Institute, MS

Average temperature in December - Institute, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (72.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Institute, MS

Average pressure in December - Institute, 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
Institute, MS

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

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 (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Institute, MS

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Institute, MS

Average rainfall in December - Institute, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Institute, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Institute, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Institute, MS

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

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

Average snowfall days in December
Institute, MS

Average snowfall days in December - Institute, MS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Institute, MS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Institute, 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Institute, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Institute, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Institute, MS

Average UV index in December - Institute, MS
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Institute, MS

Average cloud cover in December - Institute, MS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Institute, MS

Average visibility in December - Institute, 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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