December weather forecast
Moselle, MS

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Weather in December

December marks the beginning of the chilly season in Moselle, ushering in the winter with a significant drop in temperatures and a mild spike in rainfall. The mercury level drops, with average high temperatures decelerating to a chilly 59.4°F (15.2°C), serving as a precursor for the upcoming cold months. An intriguing element of December is the reappearance of snowfall after a long hiatus, albeit a meager 0.35" (9mm). The daylight hours shrink down to an average of 10.1 hours per day, shortest of the year. As the year winds down, the city gets into the holiday spirit, embracing the cold and spreading warm cheer with colorful lights and warming fires.

Temperature

A moderate decline in average high-temperatures is noted in December, moving from an enjoyable 66.2°F (19°C) in November to a moderate 59.4°F (15.2°C). During December, Moselle experiences an average low-temperature of 43.3°F (6.3°C) at night.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Moselle, Mississippi, in December, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 3.74" (95mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.2 rainfall days, and 34.88" (886mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.5 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine, are months with the least 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 value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: During December, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In Moselle, 59.4°F (15.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 43.3°F (6.3°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in December in Moselle?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Moselle, during December, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) 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.

How many hours of daylight does Moselle have in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 8min.

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 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month 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 December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Moselle, MS

Average temperature in December - Moselle, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 59.4°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 (56.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Moselle, MS

Average pressure in December - Moselle, MS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Moselle, MS

Average wind speed in December - Moselle, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Moselle, MS

Average humidity in December - Moselle, MS
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Moselle, MS

Average rainfall in December - Moselle, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.74"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Moselle, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Moselle, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Moselle, MS

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Moselle, MS

Average snowfall days in December - Moselle, 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, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Moselle, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Moselle, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Moselle, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Moselle, MS

Average UV index in December - Moselle, 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
Moselle, MS

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Moselle, MS

Average visibility in December - Moselle, MS
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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