December weather forecast
Moscow, MS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Moscow, Mississippi, with an average temperature varying between 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 56.7°F (13.7°C).

Temperature

With the arrival of December, Moscow notices a mild change in the average high-temperature, sliding from November's enjoyable 63.9°F (17.7°C) to a moderate 56.7°F (13.7°C). An average low-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) is expected in Moscow during December.

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.4 days and accumulates 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.6 snowfall days, and 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 6:39 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Moscow, is 56.7°F (13.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is evaluated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 81%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.4 days and accumulates 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Moscow in December?

In Moscow, Mississippi, in December, during 13.4 rainfall days, 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, 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 10h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Moscow?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Moscow, MS

Average temperature in December - Moscow, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.7°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 (53.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.5°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Moscow, MS

Average pressure in December - Moscow, 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
Moscow, MS

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Moscow, MS

Average humidity in December - Moscow, MS
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Moscow, MS

Average rainfall in December - Moscow, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.17").

Average rainfall days in December
Moscow, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Moscow, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Moscow, MS

Average snowfall in December - Moscow, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Moscow, MS

Average snowfall days in December - Moscow, MS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1 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
Moscow, MS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Moscow, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Moscow, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Moscow, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Moscow, MS

Average UV index in December - Moscow, 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
Moscow, MS

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Moscow, MS

Average visibility in December - Moscow, MS
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and July (5mi).

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