December weather forecastBowie, MS

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Bowie, 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

A modest decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from 66.2°F (19°C) in November to a still refreshing 59.4°F (15.2°C). During December, Bowie experiences an average low-temperature of 43.3°F (6.3°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Bowie, in December, during 13.1 rainfall days, 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 166.2 rainfall days, and 34.88" (886mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the month with the most snowfall in Bowie. Snow falls for 0.5 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Bowie, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:05 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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

December temperatures in Bowie vary between a high-temperature of 59.4°F (15.2°C) and a low-temperature of 43.3°F (6.3°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 102.2°F (39°C).

December is the most humid month in Bowie, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

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

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

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.

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

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Bowie, Mississippi, is 10h and 9min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

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

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

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

In Bowie, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

66.2°F

59.4°F

56.7°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

6.8mph

7.1mph

7.3mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

20.5

16.4

18.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Bowie, 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
Bowie, 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
Bowie, 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
Bowie, 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
Bowie, 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
Bowie, 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
Bowie, 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
Bowie, 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
Bowie, 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
Bowie, 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
Bowie, 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
Bowie, 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
Bowie, 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).