December weather forecastSykes, MS
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Sykes, is still a mild month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and an average high of 57.9°F (14.4°C).Temperature
The transition into December involves a small decrease in the average high-temperature, dipping slightly from a comfortable 65.3°F (18.5°C) in November to a still refreshing 57.9°F (14.4°C). During the nights in December, Sykes observes an average low-temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 81%, December is the most humid month.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.1 days and accumulates 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Sykes are January through March and December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Sykes is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, in Sykes, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year in Sykes, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Sykes, MS
- Average high temperature in December: 57.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 42.6°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Sykes, 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
Sykes, MS
- Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Sykes, 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
Sykes, MS
- Average rainfall in December: 3.86"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.09").
Average rainfall days in December
Sykes, MS
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sykes, 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
Sykes, MS
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (0.8 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
Sykes, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sykes, MS
- Average sunshine days in December: 16 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Sykes, MS
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Sykes, 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 31).
Average visibility in December
Sykes, MS
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May, July, August, September and December (5mi).
