December weather forecastMadison, MS
December
Weather in December
December officially welcomes winter to Madison, Mississippi. The city engages itself in weather that, although cool, is noticeably warmer compared to January, the peak of winter. Cloud cover increases in the city, countering the diminishing daylight hours typical for this season. Madison experiences the year's shortest days during December. Nevertheless, despite winter setting in, precipitation continues to be a part of Madison's weather.Temperature
The average high-temperature slightly decreases in December, shifting from a comfortable 64.2°F (17.9°C) in November to a mild 57.2°F (14°C). Madison throughout December, experiences an average nighttime temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
In Madison, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Madison, there are 152.1 rainfall days, and 29.72" (755mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Madison, snow does not fall in March through December.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Madison, Mississippi, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Madison are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: During December, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Madison, MS
- Average high temperature in December: 57.2°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (91.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 42.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Madison, 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
Madison, MS
- Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Madison, MS
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).
Average rainfall in December
Madison, MS
- Average rainfall in December: 2.56"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.81").
Average rainfall days in December
Madison, MS
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Madison, MS
- Average snowfall in December: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Madison, MS
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Madison, 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: 5h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Madison, MS
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Madison, 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
Madison, MS
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Madison, 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).
