December weather forecast
Whitfield, MS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Whitfield, Mississippi, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43°F (6.1°C) and 57.6°F (14.2°C).

Temperature

With the commencement of December, Whitfield records a moderate temperature decline, with the average high easing from November's enjoyable 64.8°F (18.2°C) to a moderate 57.6°F (14.2°C). Throughout December, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 43°F (6.1°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In December, in Whitfield, the rain falls for 13.7 days. Throughout December, 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Whitfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.5 days and collects up to 38.82" (986mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Whitfield. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Whitfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.2 days and aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) 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 6:44 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Whitfield, the average sunshine in December is 5h.

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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December leads to these instructions:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Whitfield in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 57.6°F (14.2°C) and 43°F (6.1°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Whitfield is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Whitfield, in December, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 3.62" (92mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 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 Whitfield have in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 5min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Whitfield have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Whitfield?

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 Whitfield, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Whitfield, MS

Average temperature in December - Whitfield, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43°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 (38.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Whitfield, MS

Average pressure in December - Whitfield, 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
Whitfield, MS

Average wind speed in December - Whitfield, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Whitfield, MS

Average humidity in December - Whitfield, MS
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Whitfield, MS

Average rainfall in December - Whitfield, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.62"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.36").

Average rainfall days in December
Whitfield, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Whitfield, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Whitfield, MS

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Whitfield, MS

Average snowfall days in December - Whitfield, MS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 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 and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Whitfield, MS

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

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Whitfield, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Whitfield, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Whitfield, MS

Average UV index in December - Whitfield, 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 and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Whitfield, MS

Average cloud cover in December - Whitfield, MS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Whitfield, MS

Average visibility in December - Whitfield, 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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