December weather forecast
Rome, MS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Rome, Mississippi, with an average temperature ranging between min 41°F (5°C) and max 53.4°F (11.9°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December brings a minor change in the average high-temperature, shifting from an enjoyable 61.7°F (16.5°C) in November to a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C). December's nights observe an average temperature of 41°F (5°C).

Humidity

February, March and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Rome, in December, during 12.3 rainfall days, 4.25" (108mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Rome, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.1 days and collects up to 42.24" (1073mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Rome, in December, during 0.3 snowfall days, 0.04" (1mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 3.3 snowfall days, and 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, in Rome, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Rome, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

January, February 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 health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in December leads to these guidelines:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The high-temperature during December is 53.4°F (11.9°C) and the low-temperature is 41°F (5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

What are the most humid months?

February, March and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Rome, during December, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.25" (108mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Rome, in December, during 0.3 snowfall days, 0.04" (1mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Rome?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Rome have in December?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Rome?

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

Average temperature in December - Rome, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Rome, MS

Average pressure in December - Rome, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Rome, MS

Average wind speed in December - Rome, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Rome, MS

Average humidity in December - Rome, MS
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Rome, MS

Average rainfall in December - Rome, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.25"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Rome, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Rome, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rome, MS

Average snowfall in December - Rome, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rome, MS

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rome, MS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rome, MS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rome, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Rome, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Rome, MS

Average UV index in December - Rome, 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, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Rome, MS

Average cloud cover in December - Rome, MS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Rome, MS

Average visibility in December - Rome, 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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