December weather forecast
Metcalfe, MS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Metcalfe, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in temperature, down from a comfortable 62.1°F (16.7°C) in November to a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C). Metcalfe experiences a steady low-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C) throughout December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, March and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Metcalfe, in December, during 8.9 rainfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Metcalfe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.3 days and collects up to 17.64" (448mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Metcalfe, snow does not fall in March through December.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Metcalfe, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following advice:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

Metcalfe in December has an average high-temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is estimated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are February, March and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in Metcalfe in December?

In Metcalfe, in December, during 8.9 rainfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

March through December are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in December?

In Metcalfe, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Metcalfe is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Metcalfe have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December 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.

What is the UV index reading in December in Metcalfe?

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

Average temperature in December - Metcalfe, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Metcalfe, MS

Average pressure in December - Metcalfe, 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
Metcalfe, MS

Average wind speed in December - Metcalfe, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Metcalfe, MS

Average humidity in December - Metcalfe, MS
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Metcalfe, MS

Average rainfall in December - Metcalfe, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Metcalfe, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Metcalfe, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Metcalfe, MS

Average snowfall in December - Metcalfe, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Metcalfe, MS

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

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Metcalfe, 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 February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Metcalfe, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Metcalfe, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Metcalfe, MS

Average UV index in December - Metcalfe, 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
Metcalfe, MS

Average cloud cover in December - Metcalfe, MS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Metcalfe, MS

Average visibility in December - Metcalfe, 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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