December weather forecastNew Hope, MS

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in New Hope, Mississippi, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.6°F (4.8°C) and 54.7°F (12.6°C).

Temperature

During the shift to December, a minor reduction in average high-temperature is observed, shifting from an enjoyable 62.2°F (16.8°C) in November to a fresh 54.7°F (12.6°C). An average low-temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C) is noted during the month of December.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are February, April and December, with an average 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February and December. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 0.08" (2mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 in December translates into these instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

During December, New Hope experiences an average high-temperature of 54.7°F (12.6°C) and a low-temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 96.8°F (36°C).

With an average relative humidity of 80%, December is the most humid month.

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

The months with the most rainfall are February, April and December, with an average 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

In December, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 0.08" (2mm) of accumulated snow.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 9h and 59min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

In December, the average sunshine duration in New Hope, Mississippi, is 4.9h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
New Hope, MS

  • Average high temperature in December: 54.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.5°F).

Average pressure in December
New Hope, 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
New Hope, MS

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
New Hope, MS

  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
New Hope, MS

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February, April and December (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
New Hope, MS

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6 days).

Average snowfall in December
New Hope, MS

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

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

Average snowfall days in December
New Hope, 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
New Hope, 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 54min

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

Average sunshine days in December
New Hope, MS

  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
New Hope, MS

  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
New Hope, 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 September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
New Hope, 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).