December weather forecastAllentown, MS

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Allentown, Mississippi, with an average temperature fluctuating between 50.9°F (10.5°C) and 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Temperature

In Allentown, the average high-temperature in December gently drops from a moderate 59°F (15°C) in November to a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C). Throughout the month of December, the average temperature dips to an icy 37.8°F (3.2°C) at night.

Humidity

March and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.2 days. Throughout December, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 166.5 rainfall days, and 37.95" (964mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Allentown, in December, during 0.6 snowfall days, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 5.9 snowfall days, and 1.61" (41mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

In Allentown, 50.9°F (10.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 37.8°F (3.2°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

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

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

In Allentown, during December, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

In December, it is snowing for 0.6 days. Throughout December, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Allentown.

In December, the average day length is 9h and 52min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

The average sunshine duration in December in Allentown is 4.6h.

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In Allentown, Mississippi, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Allentown, MS

  • Average high temperature in December: 50.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Allentown, 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
Allentown, MS

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Allentown, MS

  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Allentown, MS

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Allentown, MS

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Allentown, 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
Allentown, MS

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Allentown, MS

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Allentown, MS

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Allentown, MS

  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Allentown, MS

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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