December weather forecastPetal, MS
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Petal, Mississippi, with temperature in the range of an average high of 59.7°F (15.4°C) and an average low of 43.7°F (6.5°C).Temperature
With the onset of December, the average high-temperature subtly recedes from November's comfortable 66.7°F (19.3°C) to a mild 59.7°F (15.4°C). Petal's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 43.7°F (6.5°C) during the nights of December.Humidity
The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.Rainfall
In Petal, during December, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 177.1 rainfall days, and 36.42" (925mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Petal is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, in Petal, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Petal, MS
- Average high temperature in December: 59.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 43.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Petal, MS
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Petal, MS
- Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Petal, MS
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Petal, MS
- Average rainfall in December: 3.74"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").
Average rainfall days in December
Petal, MS
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Petal, MS
- Average snowfall in December: 0.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Petal, MS
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Petal, 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: 4h and 54min
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).
Average sunshine days in December
Petal, MS
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.9 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Petal, 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
Petal, MS
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Petal, MS
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September and December (5mi).
