December weather forecast
Independence, MS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Independence, Mississippi, with an average temperature ranging between max 51.8°F (11°C) and min 38.7°F (3.7°C).

Temperature

December's onset introduces a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a mild 59.9°F (15.5°C) in November to a fresh 51.8°F (11°C). An average low-temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C) is recorded in the month of December in Independence, Mississippi.

Humidity

March and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Independence, Mississippi, during December, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.6 rainfall days, and 43.23" (1098mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Independence are January through March, November and December. In Independence, in December, during 0.5 snowfall days, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 5.1 snowfall days, and 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Independence, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Independence, Mississippi, is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during December leads to these advisories:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Independence in December?

In December, in Independence, the average high-temperature is 51.8°F (11°C), and the average low-temperature is 38.7°F (3.7°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month in Independence?

March and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Independence?

In Independence, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in Independence in December?

In Independence, Mississippi, in December, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 4.37" (111mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Independence in December?

In Independence, in December, snow falls for 0.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Independence?

December has the shortest days of the year in Independence, Mississippi, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Independence have in December?

In December, the average day length in Independence is 9h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Independence?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Independence?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Independence?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Independence, Mississippi.

What is the UV index reading in December in Independence?

In Independence, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Independence, MS

Average temperature in December - Independence, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Independence, MS

Average pressure in December - Independence, 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 (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Independence, MS

Average wind speed in December - Independence, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Independence, MS

Average humidity in December - Independence, MS
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Independence, MS

Average rainfall in December - Independence, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.37"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").

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Average rainfall days in December
Independence, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Independence, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Independence, MS

Average snowfall in December - Independence, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Independence, MS

Average snowfall days in December - Independence, MS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Independence, MS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Independence, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Independence, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Independence, MS

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Independence, MS

Average cloud cover in December - Independence, 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 June and August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Independence, MS

Average visibility in December - Independence, 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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