December weather forecast
Purvis, MS

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Weather in December

With the arrival of December, Purvis, Mississippi prepares for the onset of winter. The mercury margins in at an average high temperature of 59.9°F (15.5°C) and an average low temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C). Snow marks its first significant appearance for the year with a minor average snowfall of 0.43" (11mm) over 0.3 days. As Christmas approaches, residents can expect longer nights with decreased sunshine hours due to prevalent 50% cloud cover. The upswing in wind speeds, now at 6.3mph (10.1km/h), brings the chilly bite of winter air, closing out the year in true winter fashion.

Temperature

Purvis's transition into December involves a gentle shift in temperature, receding from a comfortable 66.7°F (19.3°C) in November to a still refreshing 59.9°F (15.5°C). Purvis reports an average low-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Purvis, in December, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 3.62" (92mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Purvis, there are 172.1 rainfall days, and 35.75" (908mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January 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 medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during December leads to these advisories:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In Purvis, 59.9°F (15.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 44.2°F (6.8°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is evaluated at 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Purvis, in December, during 12.8 rainfall days, 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Purvis?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.3 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

When does it start snowing in Purvis?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Purvis is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Purvis have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Purvis is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Purvis, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Purvis, MS

Average temperature in December - Purvis, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 59.9°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (91.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 44.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Purvis, MS

Average pressure in December - Purvis, 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
Purvis, MS

Average wind speed in December - Purvis, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Purvis, MS

Average humidity in December - Purvis, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Purvis, MS

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

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Purvis, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Purvis, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Purvis, MS

Average snowfall in December - Purvis, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Purvis, MS

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.4 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
Purvis, MS

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Purvis, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Purvis, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Purvis, MS

Average UV index in December - Purvis, 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
Purvis, MS

Average cloud cover in December - Purvis, MS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Purvis, MS

Average visibility in December - Purvis, MS
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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