Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December's arrival in Ridgeland subtly correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from a comfortable 64.2°F (17.9°C) in November to a mild 57.2°F (14°C). Ridgeland witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) throughout December.Humidity
February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months in Ridgeland.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Ridgeland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.1 days and collects up to 29.72" (755mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Ridgeland, snow does not fall in March through December.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Ridgeland, Mississippi, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5h.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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Ridgeland, MS
- Average high temperature in December: 57.2°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (91.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 42.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Ridgeland, 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
Ridgeland, MS
- Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Ridgeland, MS
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).
Average rainfall in December
Ridgeland, MS
- Average rainfall in December: 2.56"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.81").
Average rainfall days in December
Ridgeland, MS
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ridgeland, MS
- Average snowfall in December: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Ridgeland, 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
Ridgeland, 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: 5h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ridgeland, MS
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Ridgeland, 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
Ridgeland, MS
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Ridgeland, 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).
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