December weather forecast
Raleigh, MS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Raleigh, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature varying between 57.7°F (14.3°C) and 42.8°F (6°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December subtly marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from an enjoyable 64.8°F (18.2°C) in November to a still refreshing 57.7°F (14.3°C). During the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 42.8°F (6°C) is observed.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13.1 days and typically aggregates up to 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. The months with the most snowfall in Raleigh are January and December, with an average 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.8h of 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 moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following 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. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

During December, Raleigh experiences an average high-temperature of 57.7°F (14.3°C) and a low-temperature of 42.8°F (6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is estimated at 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the most humid month in Raleigh?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.1 days and accumulates 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Raleigh, in December, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 4.02" (102mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated snow.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Raleigh have in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 6min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Raleigh is 4.8h.

When is 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?

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

Average temperature in December - Raleigh, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.7°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Raleigh, MS

Average pressure in December - Raleigh, 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
Raleigh, MS

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Raleigh, MS

Average humidity in December - Raleigh, 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
Raleigh, MS

Average rainfall in December - Raleigh, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.13").

Average rainfall days in December
Raleigh, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Raleigh, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Raleigh, MS

Average snowfall in December - Raleigh, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Raleigh, MS

Average snowfall days in December - Raleigh, MS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.7 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
Raleigh, MS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Raleigh, 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 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Raleigh, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Raleigh, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Raleigh, MS

Average UV index in December - Raleigh, 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
Raleigh, MS

Average cloud cover in December - Raleigh, 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 October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Raleigh, MS

Average visibility in December - Raleigh, 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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