December weather forecastRaleigh, MS
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Raleigh, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature varying between 57.7°F (14.3°C) and 42.8°F (6°C).Temperature
The beginning of December subtly marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from an enjoyable 64.8°F (18.2°C) in November to a still refreshing 57.7°F (14.3°C). During the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 42.8°F (6°C) is observed.Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 81%, December is the most humid month.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13.1 days and typically aggregates up to 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March and December. The months with the most snowfall in Raleigh are January and December, with an average 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated snow.Daylight
With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.8h 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 moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Raleigh, MS
- Average high temperature in December: 57.7°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 42.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Raleigh, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Raleigh, MS
- Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Raleigh, 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%).
Average rainfall in December
Raleigh, MS
- Average rainfall in December: 4.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.13").
Average rainfall days in December
Raleigh, MS
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Raleigh, MS
- Average snowfall in December: 0.39"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and 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
Raleigh, MS
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.7 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
Raleigh, 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 48min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Raleigh, MS
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Raleigh, 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
Raleigh, MS
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Raleigh, MS
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, July, August and September (5mi).
