December weather forecast
Shannon, MS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Shannon, Mississippi, with an average temperature ranging between max 52.9°F (11.6°C) and min 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Temperature

The start of December involves a subtle temperature drop, shifting from a refreshing 60.8°F (16°C) in November to a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C). In December, Shannon encounters an average low-temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C) during the night.

Humidity

The most humid month in Shannon is December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Shannon, in December, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 3.27" (83mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155.2 rainfall days, and 33.27" (845mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Shannon are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.9 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 5.2 snowfall days, and 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, in Shannon, Mississippi, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Shannon are February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Shannon, Mississippi. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Shannon?

The high-temperature, in December, in Shannon, records 52.9°F (11.6°C), while the low-temperature is 39.6°F (4.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month in Shannon?

The most humid month in Shannon, Mississippi, is December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December in Shannon?

In Shannon, Mississippi, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Shannon?

In Shannon, Mississippi, during December, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Shannon?

December is the first month it typically snows in Shannon. Throughout December, in the average 0.9 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Shannon?

The month with the shortest days in Shannon is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

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

In Shannon, Mississippi, the average day length in December is 9h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Shannon?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, in Shannon, Mississippi, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Shannon?

The months with the least sunshine in Shannon, Mississippi, are February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Shannon have in December?

In Shannon, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Shannon?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Shannon?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Shannon, Mississippi, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Shannon, MS

Average temperature in December - Shannon, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Shannon, MS

Average pressure in December - Shannon, 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
Shannon, MS

Average wind speed in December - Shannon, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Shannon, MS

Average humidity in December - Shannon, MS
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Shannon, MS

Average rainfall in December - Shannon, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.81").

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Average rainfall days in December
Shannon, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Shannon, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Shannon, MS

Average snowfall in December - Shannon, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (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
Shannon, MS

Average snowfall days in December - Shannon, MS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 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
Shannon, MS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shannon, MS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Shannon, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Shannon, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Shannon, MS

Average UV index in December - Shannon, 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, February, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Shannon, MS

Average cloud cover in December - Shannon, MS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Shannon, MS

Average visibility in December - Shannon, 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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