December weather forecast
Prentiss, MS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Prentiss, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.2°F (6.2°C) and 59°F (15°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the weather reveals a slight temperature decrease, transitioning from 66°F (18.9°C) in November to a still refreshing 59°F (15°C). During December, the average low-temperature is a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Prentiss, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.9 days and aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Prentiss are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Prentiss?

In Prentiss, 59°F (15°C) is the average high-temperature and 43.2°F (6.2°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is computed to be 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the most humid month in Prentiss?

December is the most humid month in Prentiss, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in December in Prentiss?

In December, the average relative humidity in Prentiss, Mississippi, is 82%.

What is the wettest month in Prentiss?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Prentiss, Mississippi. Rain falls for 13.5 days and accumulates 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Prentiss in December?

In Prentiss, during December, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Prentiss?

December is the first month it typically snows in Prentiss. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Prentiss?

The month with the shortest days in Prentiss is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Prentiss?

In Prentiss, the average day length in December is 10h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Prentiss?

On the first day of December in Prentiss, Mississippi, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Prentiss?

The months with the least sunshine in Prentiss are February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Prentiss?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Prentiss, Mississippi, is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Prentiss?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December in Prentiss?

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

Average temperature in December - Prentiss, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 59°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.2°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 (39°F).

Average pressure in December
Prentiss, MS

Average pressure in December - Prentiss, MS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Prentiss, MS

Average wind speed in December - Prentiss, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Prentiss, MS

Average humidity in December - Prentiss, MS
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Prentiss, MS

Average rainfall in December - Prentiss, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.74"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Prentiss, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Prentiss, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Prentiss, MS

Average snowfall in December - Prentiss, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Prentiss, MS

Average snowfall days in December - Prentiss, MS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.3 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
Prentiss, MS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Prentiss, 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 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Prentiss, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Prentiss, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9 days).

Average UV index in December
Prentiss, MS

Average UV index in December - Prentiss, 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
Prentiss, MS

Average cloud cover in December - Prentiss, MS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Prentiss, MS

Average visibility in December - Prentiss, 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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