December weather forecast
Prairie, MS

Share

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Prairie, is still a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 54°F (12.2°C) and 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

The start of December comes with a small reduction in the average high-temperature, subtly receding from an enjoyable 61.5°F (16.4°C) in November to a fresh 54°F (12.2°C). In the month of December, the average temperature dips to a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C) during the night.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout December, 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Prairie, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.8 days and collects up to 37.91" (963mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Prairie, snow does not fall in April through October and December.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

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 value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Prairie in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 54°F (12.2°C) and 40.1°F (4.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Prairie, in December, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 3.62" (92mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Prairie, snow does not fall in April through October and December.

Does it snow in December?

In December, it doesn't snow. November is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Prairie have in December?

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

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

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 in Prairie is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Prairie, MS

Average temperature in December - Prairie, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 54°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.1°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 (36°F).

Average pressure in December
Prairie, MS

Average pressure in December - Prairie, 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
Prairie, MS

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Prairie, MS

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Prairie, MS

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.17").

Average rainfall days in December
Prairie, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Prairie, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Prairie, MS

Average snowfall in December - Prairie, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Prairie, MS

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1 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
Prairie, MS

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
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 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Prairie, MS

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

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Prairie, MS

Average UV index in December - Prairie, 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
Prairie, MS

Average cloud cover in December - Prairie, 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 September (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Prairie, MS

Average visibility in December - Prairie, 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).

Prairie, Mississippi, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location