December weather forecast
Shelton, MS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Shelton, is also a moderate month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 43.3°F (6.3°C) and an average high of 59.4°F (15.2°C).

Temperature

As December arrives, Shelton's weather displays a minor decrease in high-temperatures, transitioning from November's enjoyable 66.2°F (19°C) to a still refreshing 59.4°F (15.2°C). December brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 43.3°F (6.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Shelton, during December, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation. In Shelton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.2 days and collects up to 34.88" (886mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:04 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 reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Shelton in December?

In December, in Shelton, the average high-temperature is 59.4°F (15.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 43.3°F (6.3°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised 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.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Shelton, during December, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall in Shelton is December, when snow falls for 0.5 days and typically aggregates up to 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?

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 Shelton?

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 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What are the months 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 Shelton, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Shelton, MS

Average temperature in December - Shelton, 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
Shelton, MS

Average pressure in December - Shelton, 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
Shelton, MS

Average wind speed in December - Shelton, 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
Shelton, MS

Average humidity in December - Shelton, 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
Shelton, MS

Average rainfall in December - Shelton, 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
Shelton, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Shelton, 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
Shelton, MS

Average snowfall in December - Shelton, 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
Shelton, MS

Average snowfall days in December - Shelton, 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
Shelton, MS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shelton, 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
Shelton, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Shelton, 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
Shelton, MS

Average UV index in December - Shelton, 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
Shelton, MS

Average cloud cover in December - Shelton, 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
Shelton, MS

Average visibility in December - Shelton, 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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