December weather forecast
Piney Woods, MS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Piney Woods, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43°F (6.1°C) and 57.9°F (14.4°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Piney Woods's average high-temperature slightly adjusts, moderately receding from November's comfortable 65.1°F (18.4°C) to a moderate 57.9°F (14.4°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature records at a frosty 43°F (6.1°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 81%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 145.2 rainfall days, and 21.73" (552mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.4 snowfall days, and 0.2" (5mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min 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 4:55 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December leads to these instructions:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

During December, Piney Woods experiences an average high-temperature of 57.9°F (14.4°C) and a low-temperature of 43°F (6.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the most humid month?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Piney Woods, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Piney Woods, during December, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Piney Woods?

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

How many hours of daylight does Piney Woods have in December?

In Piney Woods, the average day length in December is 10h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Piney Woods?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Piney Woods have 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 and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Piney Woods, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Piney Woods, MS

Average temperature in December - Piney Woods, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.9°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43°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 (38.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Piney Woods, MS

Average pressure in December - Piney Woods, 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
Piney Woods, MS

Average wind speed in December - Piney Woods, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

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 (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Piney Woods, MS

Average humidity in December - Piney Woods, MS
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Piney Woods, MS

Average rainfall in December - Piney Woods, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.34").

Average rainfall days in December
Piney Woods, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Piney Woods, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Piney Woods, MS

Average snowfall in December - Piney Woods, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.08").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Piney Woods, MS

Average snowfall days in December - Piney Woods, MS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.7 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
Piney Woods, MS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Piney Woods, 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 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Piney Woods, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Piney Woods, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Piney Woods, MS

Average UV index in December - Piney Woods, 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
Piney Woods, MS

Average cloud cover in December - Piney Woods, 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
Piney Woods, MS

Average visibility in December - Piney Woods, MS
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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