December weather forecast
Pelahatchie, MS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Pelahatchie, Mississippi, with an average temperature varying between 57.4°F (14.1°C) and 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, the average high-temperature subtly recedes from November's enjoyable 64.4°F (18°C) to a still refreshing 57.4°F (14.1°C). Pelahatchie encounters a steady low-temperature average of 42.6°F (5.9°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Pelahatchie, in December, during 13 rainfall days, 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Pelahatchie, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.7 days and collects up to 39.37" (1000mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Pelahatchie, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.2 days and aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

January 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 medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

In Pelahatchie, 57.4°F (14.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 42.6°F (5.9°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the most humid month in Pelahatchie?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Pelahatchie, in December, during 13 rainfall days, 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Pelahatchie?

December has the shortest days of the year in Pelahatchie, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Pelahatchie?

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 Pelahatchie, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Pelahatchie, MS

Average temperature in December - Pelahatchie, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Pelahatchie, MS

Average pressure in December - Pelahatchie, 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
Pelahatchie, MS

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Pelahatchie, MS

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Pelahatchie, MS

Average rainfall in December - Pelahatchie, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.62"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Pelahatchie, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Pelahatchie, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pelahatchie, MS

Average snowfall in December - Pelahatchie, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Pelahatchie, MS

Average snowfall days in December - Pelahatchie, MS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 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 and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pelahatchie, 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: 5h and 0min

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 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pelahatchie, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Pelahatchie, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Pelahatchie, MS

Average UV index in December - Pelahatchie, 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
Pelahatchie, MS

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Pelahatchie, MS

Average visibility in December - Pelahatchie, 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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