December weather forecast
Service, MS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Service, Mississippi, with temperature in the range of an average low of 43°F (6.1°C) and an average high of 58.8°F (14.9°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Service's climate undergoes a slight change as the average high-temperature moves from a comfortable 66°F (18.9°C) in November to a still refreshing 58.8°F (14.9°C). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 43°F (6.1°C) in December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Service, Mississippi, during December, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation. In Service, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.7 days and collects up to 23.94" (608mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Service are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Service, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.8 days and aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine, are months with the least 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 health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature during December is 58.8°F (14.9°C) and the low-temperature is 43°F (6.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, 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 Service.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 12.2 days. Throughout December, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Service have in December?

In Service, the average day length in December is 10h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Service?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Service?

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 Service?

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

Average temperature in December - Service, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 58.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Service, MS

Average pressure in December - Service, 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
Service, MS

Average wind speed in December - Service, 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
Service, MS

Average humidity in December - Service, 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
Service, MS

Average rainfall in December - Service, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.1").

Average rainfall days in December
Service, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Service, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Service, MS

Average snowfall in December - Service, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Service, MS

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Service, 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 months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Service, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Service, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Service, MS

Average UV index in December - Service, 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
Service, MS

Average cloud cover in December - Service, MS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Service, MS

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

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

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