December weather forecast
Preston, MS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Preston, Mississippi, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55.8°F (13.2°C) and 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Temperature

December is characterized by a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a refreshing 62.8°F (17.1°C) in November to a mild 55.8°F (13.2°C). Preston, in December, observes a steady average low-temperature of 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Preston, in December, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 3.78" (96mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Preston, there are 176.8 rainfall days, and 40.59" (1031mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Preston, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.7 days and aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Preston, Mississippi, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Preston are February and December, 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. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in December transforms into this advice:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Preston in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Preston, is 55.8°F (13.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 41.4°F (5.2°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month in Preston?

The most humid month in Preston is December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December in Preston?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Preston?

In Preston, in December, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 3.78" (96mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Preston?

December is the first month it typically snows in Preston, Mississippi. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Preston?

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Preston, Mississippi.

How many hours of daylight does Preston have in December?

In December, the average day length in Preston is 10h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Preston?

On the first day of December in Preston, Mississippi, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Preston?

February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Preston have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Preston?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Preston is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Preston, MS

Average temperature in December - Preston, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37°F).

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Average pressure in December
Preston, MS

Average pressure in December - Preston, 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
Preston, MS

Average wind speed in December - Preston, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

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

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Average humidity in December
Preston, MS

Average humidity in December - Preston, 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 (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Preston, MS

Average rainfall in December - Preston, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.78"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.48").

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Average rainfall days in December
Preston, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Preston, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Preston, MS

Average snowfall in December - Preston, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Preston, MS

Average snowfall days in December - Preston, MS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.3 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
Preston, MS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Preston, 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 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Preston, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Preston, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Preston, MS

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Preston, MS

Average cloud cover in December - Preston, MS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Preston, MS

Average visibility in December - Preston, 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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