December weather forecast
Moorhead, MS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Moorhead, is also a fresh month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and an average high of 54.9°F (12.7°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature slightly decreases in December, shifting from a refreshing 62.4°F (16.9°C) in November to a cool 54.9°F (12.7°C). Throughout December, Moorhead anticipates an average low-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Moorhead, during December, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. In Moorhead, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.6 days and collects up to 10.51" (267mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Moorhead, snow does not fall in March through December.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Moorhead is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December leads to these instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Moorhead?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 54.9°F (12.7°C) and 41.9°F (5.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is calculated to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Moorhead?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in Moorhead in December?

In Moorhead, Mississippi, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Moorhead?

In Moorhead, snow does not fall in March through December.

Does it snow in Moorhead in December?

In Moorhead, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the month with the shortest days in Moorhead?

The month with the shortest days in Moorhead is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

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

In Moorhead, Mississippi, the average day length in December is 9h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Moorhead?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Moorhead have in December?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Moorhead?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Moorhead?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Moorhead is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Moorhead, MS

Average temperature in December - Moorhead, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Moorhead, MS

Average pressure in December - Moorhead, 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
Moorhead, MS

Average wind speed in December - Moorhead, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Moorhead, MS

Average humidity in December - Moorhead, MS
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

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Average rainfall in December
Moorhead, MS

Average rainfall in December - Moorhead, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February, April and July (1.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in December
Moorhead, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Moorhead, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Moorhead, MS

Average snowfall in December - Moorhead, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.08").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Moorhead, MS

Average snowfall days in December - Moorhead, MS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.5 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
Moorhead, MS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Moorhead, MS
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Moorhead, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Moorhead, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Moorhead, MS

Average UV index in December - Moorhead, 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
Moorhead, MS

Average cloud cover in December - Moorhead, MS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in December
Moorhead, MS

Average visibility in December - Moorhead, 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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