December weather forecast
Palmetto, MS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Palmetto, Mississippi, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52.7°F (11.5°C) and 39.4°F (4.1°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December suggests a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 60.4°F (15.8°C) in November to a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C). The average temperature during December nights dips to an icy 39.4°F (4.1°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are March and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Palmetto, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 159.4 rainfall days, and 32.09" (815mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Palmetto, during December, snow falls for 0.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Palmetto, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.7 days and aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Palmetto, is 52.7°F (11.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 39.4°F (4.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What are the most humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Palmetto is 80%.

How much does it rain in Palmetto in December?

In Palmetto, during December, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 0.9 days. Throughout December, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Palmetto have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

When is 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 value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Palmetto, MS

Average temperature in December - Palmetto, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.7°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 (49.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Palmetto, MS

Average pressure in December - Palmetto, 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
Palmetto, MS

Average wind speed in December - Palmetto, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Palmetto, MS

Average humidity in December - Palmetto, MS
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Palmetto, MS

Average rainfall in December - Palmetto, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Palmetto, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Palmetto, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Palmetto, MS

Average snowfall in December - Palmetto, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Palmetto, MS

Average snowfall days in December - Palmetto, MS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 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
Palmetto, MS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Palmetto, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Palmetto, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Palmetto, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Palmetto, MS

Average UV index in December - Palmetto, 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
Palmetto, MS

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

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

Average visibility in December
Palmetto, MS

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

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

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