December weather forecastLaurel, MS
December
Weather in December
December welcomes the full effect of winter in Laurel as cold temperatures become a norm. A significant drop in average highs to 58.8°F (14.9°C) makes this month one of the coldest of the year. The days become shorter with minimum daylight hours seen, a stark contrast to the long summer days of June. Laurel also witnesses an increase in average rainfall during December in comparison to November. The weather in December rings in the festive spirit with a cool and cozy environment, setting the city for the New Year.Temperature
The onset of December in Laurel results in a small decrease in the average high-temperature, moderately receding from a comfortable 66°F (18.9°C) in November to a still refreshing 58.8°F (14.9°C). December nights in Laurel observe an average temperature dip to a frosty 43°F (6.1°C).Humidity
The most humid month in Laurel is December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.Rainfall
In Laurel, in December, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Laurel, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.7 days and collects up to 23.94" (608mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Laurel are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.8 snowfall days, and 0.71" (18mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Laurel.On the first day of December in Laurel, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.
Sunshine
February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Laurel.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 medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Laurel, MS
- Average high temperature in December: 58.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 43°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 (38.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Laurel, 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
Laurel, MS
- Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Laurel, MS
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Laurel, MS
- Average rainfall in December: 2.36"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.1").
Average rainfall days in December
Laurel, MS
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Laurel, MS
- Average snowfall in December: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Laurel, MS
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Laurel, 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 months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (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
Laurel, MS
- Average sunshine days in December: 17 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Laurel, 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
Laurel, 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 30).
Average visibility in December
Laurel, MS
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, July, August, September and December (5mi).
