December weather forecast
Canton, MS

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Weather in December

Winter sets in Canton, Mississippi, in December with a drop in temperatures from November. The introduction of slight snowfall of 0.12in also marks this month. As the year ends, one cannot overlook the contracted sunlight hours and a UV index of three. Despite the meteorological variations, the visibility remains unchanged all year round at six miles. Pressure reaches its annual peak, drawing close to year-end.

Temperature

December in Canton is marked by a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, transitioning from a comfortable 63.9°F (17.7°C) in November to a moderate 56.7°F (13.7°C). Canton's temperature lowers to a mean of 41.9°F (5.5°C) during the nights in December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Canton, in December, during 13.5 rainfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 166.4 rainfall days, and 40.55" (1030mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Canton. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Canton, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.9 days and aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Canton.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Canton, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Canton in December?

In Canton, 56.7°F (13.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 41.9°F (5.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What are the most humid months in Canton?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Canton?

The average relative humidity in December in Canton, Mississippi, is 80%.

How much does it rain in Canton in December?

In December, in Canton, Mississippi, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout December, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Canton?

December is the first month it typically snows in Canton, Mississippi. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Canton?

The month with the shortest days in Canton, Mississippi, is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Canton have in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 3min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Canton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, in Canton, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Canton?

The average sunshine duration in December in Canton, Mississippi, is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Canton?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Canton?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Canton, Mississippi, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Canton, MS

Average temperature in December - Canton, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.7°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (91.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Canton, MS

Average pressure in December - Canton, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Canton, MS

Average wind speed in December - Canton, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Canton, MS

Average humidity in December - Canton, MS
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Canton, MS

Average rainfall in December - Canton, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.48").

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Average rainfall days in December
Canton, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Canton, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (9.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Canton, MS

Average snowfall in December - Canton, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.51").
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
Canton, MS

Average snowfall days in December - Canton, MS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Canton, MS
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Canton, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Canton, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Canton, MS

Average UV index in December - Canton, MS
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Canton, MS

Average cloud cover in December - Canton, MS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Canton, MS

Average visibility in December - Canton, MS
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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