December weather forecast
Rocky Springs, MS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rocky Springs, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 58.1°F (14.5°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the weather reveals a slight temperature decrease, transitioning from an enjoyable 65.5°F (18.6°C) in November to a still refreshing 58.1°F (14.5°C). During December, the nighttime temperature averages to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Rocky Springs, during December, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Rocky Springs, there are 141.8 rainfall days, and 23.39" (594mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.9 snowfall days, and 0.75" (19mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Rocky Springs, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in December leads to these recommendations:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In Rocky Springs, in December, the average high-temperature is 58.1°F (14.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 43.7°F (6.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 102.2°F (39°C).

What are the most humid months?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Rocky Springs, in December, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Rocky Springs.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Rocky Springs, Mississippi, the average day length in December is 10h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Rocky Springs, MS

Average temperature in December - Rocky Springs, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 58.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (92.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Rocky Springs, MS

Average pressure in December - Rocky Springs, 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
Rocky Springs, MS

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Rocky Springs, MS

Average humidity in December - Rocky Springs, MS
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Rocky Springs, MS

Average rainfall in December - Rocky Springs, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.22").

Average rainfall days in December
Rocky Springs, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Rocky Springs, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rocky Springs, MS

Average snowfall in December - Rocky Springs, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rocky Springs, MS

Average snowfall days in December - Rocky Springs, MS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 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 and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rocky Springs, MS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rocky Springs, 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 month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rocky Springs, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Rocky Springs, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Rocky Springs, MS

Average UV index in December - Rocky Springs, 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
Rocky Springs, MS

Average cloud cover in December - Rocky Springs, 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 October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Rocky Springs, MS

Average visibility in December - Rocky Springs, MS
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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