December weather forecast
Purvis, MS

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Weather in December

With the arrival of December, Purvis, Mississippi prepares for the onset of winter. The mercury margins in at an average high temperature of 59.9°F (15.5°C) and an average low temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C). Snow marks its first significant appearance for the year with a minor average snowfall of 0.43" (11mm) over 0.3 days. As Christmas approaches, residents can expect longer nights with decreased sunshine hours due to prevalent 50% cloud cover. The upswing in wind speeds, now at 6.3mph (10.1km/h), brings the chilly bite of winter air, closing out the year in true winter fashion.

Temperature

December's arrival signals a moderate reduction in the average high-temperature, easing from a comfortable 66.7°F (19.3°C) in November to a moderate 59.9°F (15.5°C). During the month of December, an average low-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C) is recorded.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Purvis, Mississippi, during December, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 172.1 rainfall days, and 35.75" (908mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Purvis are January through March and December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Purvis.
On the first day of December in Purvis, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Purvis 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: A maximum high UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Purvis?

In Purvis, in December, the average high-temperature is 59.9°F (15.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 44.2°F (6.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is evaluated at 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the most humid month in Purvis?

With an average relative humidity of 81%, December is the most humid month in Purvis, Mississippi.

What is the average humidity in December in Purvis?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in Purvis in December?

In Purvis, Mississippi, in December, during 12.8 rainfall days, 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Purvis?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Purvis, Mississippi. Snow falls for 0.3 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

When does it start to snow in Purvis?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Purvis?

The month with the shortest days in Purvis, Mississippi, is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Purvis?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, in Purvis, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Purvis?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Purvis have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Purvis?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Purvis?

In Purvis, Mississippi, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Purvis, MS

Average temperature in December - Purvis, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 59.9°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (91.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 44.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Purvis, MS

Average pressure in December - Purvis, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Purvis, MS

Average wind speed in December - Purvis, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Purvis, MS

Average humidity in December - Purvis, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Purvis, MS

Average rainfall in December - Purvis, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.62"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.65").

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Average rainfall days in December
Purvis, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Purvis, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Purvis, MS

Average snowfall in December - Purvis, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.43").
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
Purvis, MS

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Purvis, MS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Purvis, MS
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • 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
Purvis, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Purvis, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Purvis, MS

Average UV index in December - Purvis, 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
Purvis, MS

Average cloud cover in December - Purvis, MS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Purvis, MS

Average visibility in December - Purvis, 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).

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