December weather forecast
West Point, MS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in West Point, Mississippi, with temperature in the range of an average low of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and an average high of 54.3°F (12.4°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a minute temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's comfortable 62.2°F (16.8°C) to a fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C). An average low-temperature of 40.3°F (4.6°C) is noted during the nights in December.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 80%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In West Point, in December, during 12.8 rainfall days, 4.09" (104mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 171 rainfall days, and 42.6" (1082mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In West Point, Mississippi, in December, during 0.7 snowfall days, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In West Point, Mississippi, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.1 days and aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in West Point, Mississippi, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December in West Point, Mississippi, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

Sunshine

In West Point, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in West Point are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in West Point?

In West Point, in December, the average high-temperature is 54.3°F (12.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 40.3°F (4.6°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 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month in West Point?

The most humid month in West Point, Mississippi, is December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December in West Point?

The average relative humidity in December in West Point, Mississippi, is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in West Point?

In December, in West Point, Mississippi, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout December, 4.09" (104mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in West Point in December?

In West Point, in December, snow falls for 0.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in West Point?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in West Point?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in West Point?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, in West Point, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does West Point have in December?

In West Point, Mississippi, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in West Point?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in West Point?

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

Average temperature in December - West Point, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.1°F).

Average pressure in December
West Point, MS

Average pressure in December - West Point, 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
West Point, MS

Average wind speed in December - West Point, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
West Point, MS

Average humidity in December - West Point, MS
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
West Point, MS

Average rainfall in December - West Point, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.32").

Average rainfall days in December
West Point, MS

Average rainfall days in December - West Point, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
West Point, MS

Average snowfall in December - West Point, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

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

Average snowfall days in December
West Point, MS

Average snowfall days in December - West Point, MS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1.3 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
West Point, MS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - West Point, MS
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

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

Average sunshine days in December
West Point, MS

Average sunshine days in December - West Point, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

Average UV index in December
West Point, MS

Average UV index in December - West Point, 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
West Point, MS

Average cloud cover in December - West Point, MS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
West Point, MS

Average visibility in December - West Point, 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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