December weather forecastGrand Gulf, MS
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Grand Gulf, Mississippi, with an average temperature ranging between max 58.1°F (14.5°C) and min 43.7°F (6.5°C).Temperature
The onset of December entails a subtle temperature shift, as the average high-temperature eases from a refreshing 65.5°F (18.6°C) in November to a mild 58.1°F (14.5°C). Nighttime temperature experiences an average drop to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) in December.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.Rainfall
In Grand Gulf, in December, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 141.8 rainfall days, and 23.39" (594mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March 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 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.9 snowfall days, and 0.75" (19mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.
Sunshine
With an average of 4.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Grand Gulf, 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
Grand Gulf, 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
Grand Gulf, 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
Grand Gulf, 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
Grand Gulf, 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
Grand Gulf, 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
Grand Gulf, 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
Grand Gulf, 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
Grand Gulf, 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
Grand Gulf, 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
Grand Gulf, 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
Grand Gulf, 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
Grand Gulf, 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).
