December weather forecast
Porterville, MS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Porterville, is still a refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 56.8°F (13.8°C) and an average low of 41.7°F (5.4°C).

Temperature

December's onset corresponds with a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, slightly moving from 63.9°F (17.7°C) in November to a still refreshing 56.8°F (13.8°C). In Porterville, an average temperature of 41.7°F (5.4°C) is noted during December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Porterville, Mississippi, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Porterville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.8 days and collects up to 24.57" (624mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, February, November and December are months with snowfall. In Porterville, in December, during 0.3 snowfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 2.5 snowfall days, and 1.1" (28mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. 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. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Porterville, is 56.8°F (13.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 41.7°F (5.4°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Porterville, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Porterville, in December, during 0.3 snowfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Porterville?

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Porterville, Mississippi, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

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

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Porterville, MS

Average temperature in December - Porterville, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.7°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Porterville, MS

Average pressure in December - Porterville, 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
Porterville, MS

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Porterville, MS

Average humidity in December - Porterville, 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
Porterville, MS

Average rainfall in December - Porterville, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Porterville, MS

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Porterville, MS

Average snowfall in December - Porterville, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Porterville, MS

Average snowfall days in December - Porterville, MS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.9 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
Porterville, MS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Porterville, MS
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

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 0min).

  • 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
Porterville, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Porterville, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Porterville, MS

Average UV index in December - Porterville, 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
Porterville, MS

Average cloud cover in December - Porterville, MS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Porterville, MS

Average visibility in December - Porterville, MS
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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