December weather forecast
Palmetto, MS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Palmetto, is still a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52.7°F (11.5°C) and 39.4°F (4.1°C).

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving subtly from a refreshing 60.4°F (15.8°C) in November to a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C). In the month of December, Palmetto witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 39.4°F (4.1°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are March and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Palmetto, during December, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation. In Palmetto, Mississippi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.4 days and collects up to 32.09" (815mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Palmetto are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 0.9 days. Throughout December, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 5.7 snowfall days, and 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Palmetto.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Palmetto. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during December morphs into the following directions:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Palmetto?

The high-temperature, in December, in Palmetto, records 52.7°F (11.5°C), while the low-temperature is 39.4°F (4.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 93.2°F (34°C).

What are the most humid months in Palmetto?

March and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months in Palmetto.

What is the average humidity in December in Palmetto?

In Palmetto, Mississippi, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Palmetto?

In Palmetto, Mississippi, during December, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Palmetto?

In Palmetto, Mississippi, in December, during 0.9 snowfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Palmetto?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Palmetto have in December?

In Palmetto, Mississippi, the average day length in December is 9h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Palmetto?

On the first day of December in Palmetto, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Palmetto?

The average sunshine duration in December in Palmetto is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Palmetto?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Palmetto?

In Palmetto, Mississippi, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Palmetto, MS

Average temperature in December - Palmetto, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Palmetto, MS

Average pressure in December - Palmetto, 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
Palmetto, MS

Average wind speed in December - Palmetto, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Palmetto, MS

Average humidity in December - Palmetto, MS
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Palmetto, MS

Average rainfall in December - Palmetto, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.69").

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Average rainfall days in December
Palmetto, MS

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Palmetto, MS

Average snowfall in December - Palmetto, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Palmetto, MS

Average snowfall days in December - Palmetto, MS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 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
Palmetto, MS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Palmetto, MS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • 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 February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Palmetto, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Palmetto, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Palmetto, MS

Average UV index in December - Palmetto, 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, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Palmetto, MS

Average cloud cover in December - Palmetto, MS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Palmetto, MS

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

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

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