December weather forecast
Sledge, MS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sledge, is still a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and an average high of 52.7°F (11.5°C).

Temperature

December witnesses a gentle descent in average high-temperature, descending from November's refreshing 61°F (16.1°C) to a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C). Sledge's nighttime temperature in December falls to an average of 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Humidity

March and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Sledge, during December, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.1 rainfall days, and 32.99" (838mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Sledge. In December, it is snowing for 0.8 days. Throughout December, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is accumulated. In Sledge, Mississippi, during the entire year, snow falls for 4 days and aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Sledge.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5h.

UV index

January, February 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 moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In Sledge, 52.7°F (11.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 40.1°F (4.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are March and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Sledge, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Sledge, during December, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Sledge, in December, during 0.8 snowfall days, 0.08" (2mm) 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.

How many hours of daylight does Sledge have in December?

In Sledge, the average day length in December is 9h and 54min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Sledge is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in December
Sledge, MS

Average temperature in December - Sledge, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.1°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 (35.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Sledge, MS

Average pressure in December - Sledge, 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
Sledge, MS

Average wind speed in December - Sledge, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Sledge, MS

Average humidity in December - Sledge, MS
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Sledge, MS

Average rainfall in December - Sledge, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Sledge, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Sledge, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sledge, MS

Average snowfall in December - Sledge, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sledge, MS

Average snowfall days in December - Sledge, MS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.4 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
Sledge, MS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sledge, 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: 5h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sledge, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Sledge, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Sledge, MS

Average UV index in December - Sledge, MS
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Sledge, MS

Average cloud cover in December - Sledge, MS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Sledge, MS

Average visibility in December - Sledge, 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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