December weather forecastRichton, MS

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Richton, Mississippi, with temperature in the range of an average low of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and an average high of 59.7°F (15.4°C).

Temperature

In Richton, the average high-temperature in December slightly decreases from an enjoyable 66.7°F (19.3°C) in November to a still refreshing 59.7°F (15.4°C). In the month of December, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Richton, Mississippi, 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. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.4 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:03 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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December translates into these guidelines:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Updated: Jun 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Richton, 59.7°F (15.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 43.7°F (6.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is appraised at 104°F (40°C).

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

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

In Richton, during December, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall in Richton is December, when snow falls for 0.4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 10h and 9min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

With an average of 4.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

66.7°F

59.7°F

56.8°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

6.5mph

6.8mph

7.1mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

19.8

14.9

17.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Richton, 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
Richton, 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
Richton, 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
Richton, 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
Richton, 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
Richton, 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
Richton, 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
Richton, 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
Richton, 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
Richton, 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
Richton, 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
Richton, 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
Richton, 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).