December weather forecastSturgis, MS
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Sturgis, Mississippi, with an average temperature varying between 40.3°F (4.6°C) and 54.5°F (12.5°C).Temperature
The onset of December is marked by a minor decrease in temperature, transitioning from a comfortable 62.2°F (16.8°C) in November to a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C). Throughout December, a steady low-temperature average of 40.3°F (4.6°C) is noted.Humidity
The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout December, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 163.9 rainfall days, and 36.54" (928mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Sturgis, in December, snow falls for 0.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Sturgis, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.5 days and aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of December in Sturgis, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Sturgis, MS
- Average high temperature in December: 54.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 40.3°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 (36.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Sturgis, 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
Sturgis, MS
- Average wind speed in December: 7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Sturgis, 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
Sturgis, MS
- Average rainfall in December: 3.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.09").
Average rainfall days in December
Sturgis, MS
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sturgis, MS
- Average snowfall in December: 0.08"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Sturgis, MS
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sturgis, MS
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sturgis, MS
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Sturgis, 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 and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Sturgis, MS
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Sturgis, 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).
