Weather in December
The winter chill seizes
December entirely, making it one of the two coldest periods in
Jackson along with
January. Its stark contrast to the mild weather witnessed in
November underscores the arrival of the harsh winter season. Daylight becomes a rare sight, leaving the city under early dusk. With rainfall of about 4.5" (114mm), one can expect a fair share of snow, dressing Jackson in a blanket of white for the holiday season. As the year concludes, the carriage of cold weather from December into the New Year sets an undeniably festive mood.
Temperature
The onset of December brings a small change in high-temperatures, falling from a moderate 57°F (13.9°C) in November to a chilly 46°F (7.8°C). An average low-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C) is noted during the month of December.
Rainfall
In Jackson, in December, 4.53" (115mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Jackson, 49.21" (1250mm) of rain is accumulated.
Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.