December weather forecastPurvis, MS
December
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
Purvis's transition into December involves a gentle shift in temperature, receding from a comfortable 66.7°F (19.3°C) in November to a still refreshing 59.9°F (15.5°C). Purvis reports an average low-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C) during the nights of December.Humidity
December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 81%.Rainfall
In Purvis, in December, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 3.62" (92mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Purvis, there are 172.1 rainfall days, and 35.75" (908mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall 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
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, 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
January 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 3 during December leads to these advisories:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Purvis, MS
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 12min
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 54min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
