December weather forecast
Pontotoc, MS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pontotoc, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 39°F (3.9°C) and 52.7°F (11.5°C).

Temperature

Pontotoc's weather subtly changes with the onset of December, barely falling from a moderate 60.3°F (15.7°C) in November to a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C). An average low-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C) is recorded in the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Pontotoc, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.2 days and collects up to 36.93" (938mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Pontotoc are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 0.8 days. Throughout December, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated. In Pontotoc, Mississippi, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.9 days and aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) 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 December in Pontotoc, Mississippi, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Pontotoc, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Pontotoc?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Pontotoc, is 52.7°F (11.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 39°F (3.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Pontotoc, during December, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Pontotoc, during December, snow falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Pontotoc have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Pontotoc is 4.7h.

What are the months with 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Pontotoc, MS

Average temperature in December - Pontotoc, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39°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 (34.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Pontotoc, MS

Average pressure in December - Pontotoc, 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
Pontotoc, MS

Average wind speed in December - Pontotoc, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Pontotoc, MS

Average humidity in December - Pontotoc, 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
Pontotoc, MS

Average rainfall in December - Pontotoc, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Pontotoc, MS

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pontotoc, MS

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

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pontotoc, MS

Average snowfall days in December - Pontotoc, MS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pontotoc, 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 4min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pontotoc, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Pontotoc, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Pontotoc, MS

Average UV index in December - Pontotoc, 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
Pontotoc, MS

Average cloud cover in December - Pontotoc, 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 September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Pontotoc, MS

Average visibility in December - Pontotoc, 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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