December weather forecastDuke, MS
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Duke, Mississippi, with an average temperature ranging between max 58.1°F (14.5°C) and min 43.7°F (6.5°C).Temperature
In Duke, the beginning of December is marked by a marginally lowered average high-temperature, shifting from November's enjoyable 65.5°F (18.6°C) to a mild 58.1°F (14.5°C). In December, Duke experiences an average nighttime temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C).Humidity
February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In December, in Duke, Mississippi, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 141.8 rainfall days, and 23.39" (594mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Duke. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Duke, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.9 days and aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Duke, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year in Duke, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Duke are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Duke, MS
- Average high temperature in December: 58.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (92.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 43.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Duke, 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
Duke, MS
- Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5mph).
Average humidity in December
Duke, MS
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).
Average rainfall in December
Duke, MS
- Average rainfall in December: 1.85"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.22").
Average rainfall days in December
Duke, MS
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (6.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Duke, MS
- Average snowfall in December: 0.08"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Duke, MS
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.7 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
Duke, 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 48min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Duke, MS
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11 days).
Average UV index in December
Duke, 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
Duke, MS
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Duke, MS
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, July and August (5mi).
