December weather forecast
Sanford, MS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Sanford, Mississippi, with an average temperature varying between 43.3°F (6.3°C) and 59.4°F (15.2°C).

Temperature

The transition to December results in a modest reduction in average high-temperature, moving from an enjoyable 66.2°F (19°C) in November to a mild 59.4°F (15.2°C). Sanford records an average low-temperature of 43.3°F (6.3°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Sanford, in December, during 13.1 rainfall days, 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sanford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.2 days and collects up to 34.88" (886mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.5 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 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 in Sanford.

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 medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

Sanford in December has an average high-temperature of 59.4°F (15.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 43.3°F (6.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is estimated at 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 82%, December is the most humid month in Sanford.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout December, 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Sanford?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.5 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of 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 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sanford?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Sanford, the average day length in December is 10h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

What are the months 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 Sanford have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Sanford, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 59.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Sanford, MS

Average pressure in December - Sanford, 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
Sanford, MS

Average wind speed in December - Sanford, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Sanford, MS

Average humidity in December - Sanford, MS
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Sanford, MS

Average rainfall in December - Sanford, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.74"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Sanford, MS

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sanford, MS

Average snowfall in December - Sanford, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sanford, MS

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 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
Sanford, MS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sanford, 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 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sanford, MS

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

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Sanford, MS

Average UV index in December - Sanford, 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
Sanford, MS

Average cloud cover in December - Sanford, 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
Sanford, MS

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

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

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