December weather forecast
Pocahontas, MS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Pocahontas, Mississippi, with temperature in the range of an average low of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and an average high of 56.5°F (13.6°C).

Temperature

December's onset corresponds with a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, slightly moving from a comfortable 63.7°F (17.6°C) in November to a moderate 56.5°F (13.6°C). During December, the temperature in Pocahontas tends to dip to an average of 42.3°F (5.7°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Pocahontas, Mississippi, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation. In Pocahontas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.8 days and collects up to 23.5" (597mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Pocahontas. In Pocahontas, during December, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Pocahontas, there are 2.5 snowfall days, and 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of December, in Pocahontas, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Pocahontas, the average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during December translates into the following guidance:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Pocahontas?

Pocahontas in December has an average high-temperature of 56.5°F (13.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 42.3°F (5.7°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 100.4°F (38°C).

What are the most humid months in Pocahontas?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Pocahontas?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Pocahontas?

In Pocahontas, Mississippi, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Pocahontas?

In Pocahontas, Mississippi, during December, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Pocahontas?

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

How many hours of daylight does Pocahontas have in December?

The average day length in December in Pocahontas is 10h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Pocahontas?

On the first day of December in Pocahontas, Mississippi, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Pocahontas?

In Pocahontas, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Pocahontas?

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 Pocahontas?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Pocahontas is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Pocahontas, MS

Average temperature in December - Pocahontas, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Pocahontas, MS

Average pressure in December - Pocahontas, 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
Pocahontas, MS

Average wind speed in December - Pocahontas, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Pocahontas, MS

Average humidity in December - Pocahontas, 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 (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Pocahontas, MS

Average rainfall in December - Pocahontas, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
Pocahontas, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Pocahontas, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pocahontas, MS

Average snowfall in December - Pocahontas, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pocahontas, MS

Average snowfall days in December - Pocahontas, MS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.7 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
Pocahontas, MS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pocahontas, MS
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pocahontas, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Pocahontas, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Pocahontas, MS

Average UV index in December - Pocahontas, MS
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Pocahontas, MS

Average cloud cover in December - Pocahontas, MS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Pocahontas, MS

Average visibility in December - Pocahontas, 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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