December weather forecast
Smithdale, MS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Smithdale, is still a mild month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 59°F (15°C).

Temperature

December's onset introduces a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from an enjoyable 66°F (18.9°C) in November to a still refreshing 59°F (15°C). During the nights in December, the temperature averages to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout December, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 151.2 rainfall days, and 17.8" (452mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, March and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 0.12" (3mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.8h 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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following instructions:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In Smithdale, 59°F (15°C) is the average high-temperature and 43.7°F (6.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is appraised at 100.4°F (38°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity in Smithdale are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Smithdale, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout December, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The months with the most snowfall in Smithdale are January and December, with an average 0.12" (3mm) of accumulated snow.

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 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Smithdale have in December?

The average day length in December in Smithdale is 10h and 9min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Smithdale have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Smithdale, MS

Average temperature in December - Smithdale, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 59°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.7°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Smithdale, MS

Average pressure in December - Smithdale, 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
Smithdale, MS

Average wind speed in December - Smithdale, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Smithdale, MS

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Smithdale, MS

Average rainfall in December - Smithdale, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Smithdale, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Smithdale, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Smithdale, MS

Average snowfall in December - Smithdale, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Smithdale, MS

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (0.3 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
Smithdale, MS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Smithdale, 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 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Smithdale, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Smithdale, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Smithdale, MS

Average UV index in December - Smithdale, 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
Smithdale, MS

Average cloud cover in December - Smithdale, MS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Smithdale, MS

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

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

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