December weather forecastBenson, MS
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Benson, Mississippi, with temperature in the range of an average high of 59.4°F (15.2°C) and an average low of 43.3°F (6.3°C).Temperature
December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from 66.2°F (19°C) in November to a still refreshing 59.4°F (15.2°C). In the month of December, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 43.3°F (6.3°C).Humidity
December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 82%.Rainfall
In Benson, during December, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation. In Benson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.2 days and collects up to 34.88" (886mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall in Benson. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in December leads to these guidelines:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Benson, MS
- Average high temperature in December: 59.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 43.3°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 (39.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Benson, MS
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Benson, MS
- Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Benson, MS
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Benson, MS
- Average rainfall in December: 3.74"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").
Average rainfall days in December
Benson, MS
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Benson, MS
- Average snowfall in December: 0.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Benson, MS
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 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, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Benson, MS
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 6min
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: 4h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Benson, MS
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Benson, MS
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Benson, MS
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Benson, MS
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and December (5mi).
