December weather forecast
Lexington, MS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lexington, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 55.2°F (12.9°C) and 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

A subtle change in temperatures is noted as November gives way to December, with average highs reducing from a comfortable 62.8°F (17.1°C) to a cool 55.2°F (12.9°C). An average nighttime temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) is recorded during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Lexington, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lexington, there are 144.8 rainfall days, and 29.02" (737mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Lexington are January through March, November and December. In Lexington, in December, during 0.5 snowfall days, 0.04" (1mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 2.3 snowfall days, and 0.55" (14mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Lexington are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Lexington?

In Lexington, in December, the average high-temperature is 55.2°F (12.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month in Lexington?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Lexington?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Lexington?

In Lexington, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Lexington in December?

In Lexington, in December, snow falls for 0.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lexington?

December has the shortest days of the year in Lexington, Mississippi, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Lexington?

In December, the average day length in Lexington is 10h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Lexington?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lexington, Mississippi, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Lexington?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Lexington, Mississippi, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Lexington?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Lexington?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Lexington?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Lexington, Mississippi, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lexington, MS

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Lexington, MS

Average pressure in December - Lexington, 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
Lexington, MS

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Lexington, MS

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

Average rainfall in December
Lexington, MS

Average rainfall in December - Lexington, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.42").

Average rainfall days in December
Lexington, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Lexington, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lexington, MS

Average snowfall in December - Lexington, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lexington, MS

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 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
Lexington, MS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lexington, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lexington, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Lexington, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Lexington, MS

Average UV index in December - Lexington, 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
Lexington, MS

Average cloud cover in December - Lexington, 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 September (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Lexington, MS

Average visibility in December - Lexington, 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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