December weather forecast
Paris, MS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Paris, is still a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 39.4°F (4.1°C) and 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature marginally decreases from a comfortable 60.8°F (16°C) in November to a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C). Paris experiences a nighttime temperature average of 39.4°F (4.1°C) during December.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Paris, in December, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 160 rainfall days, and 35.2" (894mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 0.7 days. Throughout December, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is accumulated. In Paris, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.1 days and aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) 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 6:46 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature, in December, in Paris, is 52.9°F (11.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 39.4°F (4.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 80%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Paris, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Paris, in December, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Paris, in December, during 0.7 snowfall days, 0.2" (5mm) 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.

How many hours of daylight does Paris have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Paris?

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

Average temperature in December - Paris, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°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 (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Paris, MS

Average pressure in December - Paris, 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
Paris, MS

Average wind speed in December - Paris, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Paris, MS

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Paris, MS

Average rainfall in December - Paris, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Paris, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Paris, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Paris, MS

Average snowfall in December - Paris, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Paris, MS

Average snowfall days in December - Paris, MS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.7 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
Paris, MS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Paris, 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
Paris, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Paris, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Paris, MS

Average UV index in December - Paris, 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 and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Paris, MS

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Paris, MS

Average visibility in December - Paris, 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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