December weather forecastAlpine, MS

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Alpine, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between min 38.5°F (3.6°C) and max 52.2°F (11.2°C).

Temperature

Alpine records a mild change in average high-temperature during December, easing from a refreshing 59.9°F (15.5°C) in November to a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C). In December, Alpine reports a consistent average low-temperature of 38.5°F (3.6°C) during the nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Alpine, in December, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 3.46" (88mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 165 rainfall days, and 39.29" (998mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 0.7 days. Throughout December, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 5.3 snowfall days, and 1.34" (34mm) 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 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Alpine in December has an average high-temperature of 52.2°F (11.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 38.5°F (3.6°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

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

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

In Alpine, during December, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.

In December, it is snowing for 0.7 days. Throughout December, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Alpine is 9h and 53min.

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

In Alpine, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Alpine, MS

  • Average high temperature in December: 52.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34°F).

Average pressure in December
Alpine, 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
Alpine, MS

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Alpine, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Alpine, MS

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Alpine, MS

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Alpine, MS

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Alpine, MS

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 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
Alpine, MS

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 42min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Alpine, MS

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Alpine, 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
Alpine, MS

  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Alpine, MS

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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