December weather forecast
Melton, MS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Melton, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature ranging between min 43.7°F (6.5°C) and max 58.5°F (14.7°C).

Temperature

The start of December signals a gentle decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a comfortable 65.3°F (18.5°C) in November to a still refreshing 58.5°F (14.7°C). December is noted for a mean low-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Melton is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 162.8 rainfall days, and 34.33" (872mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall in Melton. December is the first month it typically snows in Melton, Mississippi. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Melton, there are 2 snowfall days, and 0.83" (21mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Melton, Mississippi, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Melton. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 in December translates into these instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. 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

What is the average December temperature in Melton?

December temperatures in Melton, Mississippi, vary between a high-temperature of 58.5°F (14.7°C) and a low-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Melton?

In Melton, Mississippi, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Melton?

In Melton, during December, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Melton?

December is the first month it typically snows in Melton, Mississippi. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Melton?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Melton?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Melton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, in Melton, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Melton?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Melton, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Melton have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Melton, Mississippi, is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Melton?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Melton?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Melton, Mississippi, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Melton, MS

Average temperature in December - Melton, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 58.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.4°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 (40.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Melton, MS

Average pressure in December - Melton, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Melton, MS

Average wind speed in December - Melton, 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 (4.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Melton, MS

Average humidity in December - Melton, MS
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Melton, MS

Average rainfall in December - Melton, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.81").

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Average rainfall days in December
Melton, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Melton, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Melton, MS

Average snowfall in December - Melton, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Melton, MS

Average snowfall days in December - Melton, 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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Melton, MS
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Melton, MS

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

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Melton, MS

Average UV index in December - Melton, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Melton, MS

Average cloud cover in December - Melton, 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 29).

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Average visibility in December
Melton, MS

Average visibility in December - Melton, MS
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, July, August and September (5mi).

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