December weather forecast
Benson, MS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Benson, Mississippi, with an average temperature ranging between max 59.4°F (15.2°C) and min 43.3°F (6.3°C).

Temperature

Benson's transition into December involves a gentle shift in temperature, receding from an enjoyable 66.2°F (19°C) in November to a mild 59.4°F (15.2°C). In December, Benson experiences an average nighttime temperature of 43.3°F (6.3°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 82%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Benson, during December, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Benson, there are 166.2 rainfall days, and 34.88" (886mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. The month with the most snowfall in Benson 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 in Benson, 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

February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Benson.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Benson. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Benson?

In Benson, 59.4°F (15.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 43.3°F (6.3°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the most humid month in Benson?

The most humid month in Benson, Mississippi, is December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in December in Benson?

In Benson, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in Benson in December?

In December, in Benson, Mississippi, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout December, 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Benson?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Benson. Snow falls for 0.5 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

When does it start snowing in Benson?

December is the first month it typically snows in Benson, Mississippi. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Benson?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Benson?

In Benson, Mississippi, the average day length in December is 10h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Benson?

In December, on the first day of the month, 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.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Benson?

February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Benson, Mississippi.

How long on average sun shines in December in Benson?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Benson is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Benson?

The months with the lowest UV index in Benson, Mississippi, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

How high is the UV index in December in Benson?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Benson, Mississippi, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Benson, MS

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).

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Average pressure in December
Benson, MS

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Benson, MS

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).

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Average humidity in December
Benson, MS

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Benson, MS

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Benson, MS

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Benson, MS

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Benson, MS

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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Benson, 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: 4h and 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Benson, MS

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).

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Average UV index in December
Benson, MS

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Benson, MS

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).

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Average visibility in December
Benson, MS

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).

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