December weather forecastForest, MS

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Forest, is still a mild month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 57°F (13.9°C).

Temperature

Forest experiences a moderate temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting a bit from an enjoyable 64°F (17.8°C) in November to a mild 57°F (13.9°C). Forest's average low-temperature in December is measured at an icy 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 12.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Forest, Mississippi, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.6 days and aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:03 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 value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Forest, records 57°F (13.9°C), while the low-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 98.6°F (37°C).

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 12.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.

In Forest, Mississippi, in December, during 12.3 rainfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in December is 10h and 4min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

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

In Forest, 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.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Forest, MS

  • Average high temperature in December: 57°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.9°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Forest, 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
Forest, MS

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Forest, MS

  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Forest, MS

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Forest, MS

  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Forest, MS

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Forest, MS

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.1 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
Forest, 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 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Forest, MS

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Forest, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Forest, MS

  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Forest, 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).