December weather forecast
Oakland, MS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Oakland, Mississippi, with temperature in the range of an average high of 53.2°F (11.8°C) and an average low of 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

The advent of December brings a slight shift in average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 61.3°F (16.3°C) in November to a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C). Oakland observes an average low-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, March and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Oakland, during December, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation. In Oakland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 113.7 days and collects up to 13.27" (337mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 0.4 days. Throughout December, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 2.5 snowfall days, and 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Oakland, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In Oakland, in December, the average high-temperature is 53.2°F (11.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 39.7°F (4.3°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

What are the most humid months in Oakland?

The months with the highest humidity are February, March and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in December in Oakland?

In Oakland, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Oakland, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Oakland, in December, during 0.4 snowfall days, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 56min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Oakland have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Oakland, MS

Average temperature in December - Oakland, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Oakland, MS

Average pressure in December - Oakland, 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
Oakland, MS

Average wind speed in December - Oakland, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Oakland, MS

Average humidity in December - Oakland, MS
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Oakland, MS

Average rainfall in December - Oakland, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Oakland, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Oakland, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Oakland, MS

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

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

Average snowfall days in December
Oakland, MS

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Oakland, MS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Oakland, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Oakland, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Oakland, MS

Average UV index in December - Oakland, 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, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Oakland, MS

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Oakland, MS

Average visibility in December - Oakland, 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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