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Tunica, MS

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Weather in December

With the arrival of December, winter commences in Tunica with temperatures ranging from 39.2°F (4°C) to 51.4°F (10.8°C). Though the mercury drops, there is a certain warmth brought about by the festive season. The year ends with the city under a mixture of rain and a sprinkle of snow, evident of the fast-approaching white envelope. As the daylight hours contract to the shortest of the year, indoor activities and holiday preparations swell. This month concludes the year with a white sprinkle, embodying the cold splendor of Tunica winters.

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature in Tunica, Mississippi, marginally decreases from a moderate 59.9°F (15.5°C) in November to a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C). During December, Tunica records an average temperature of 39.2°F (4°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Tunica is 78%.

Rainfall

In Tunica, Mississippi, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Tunica, Mississippi, there are 167.8 rainfall days, and 43.35" (1101mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Tunica, Mississippi, are January through March, November and December. In Tunica, in December, during 0.8 snowfall days, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Tunica, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.1 days and aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Tunica, Mississippi.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Tunica is 5.1h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Tunica. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Tunica in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Tunica, is 51.4°F (10.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 39.2°F (4°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Tunica?

In Tunica, Mississippi, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in Tunica in December?

In Tunica, Mississippi, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Tunica in December?

In Tunica, Mississippi, during December, snow falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Tunica?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Tunica.

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

In Tunica, the average day length in December is 9h and 53min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Tunica?

On the first day of December in Tunica, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Tunica?

In Tunica, Mississippi, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Tunica?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Tunica?

In Tunica, Mississippi, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Long-term
YearJFMAMJJASONDecember
Nov
December
Jan
Average high temperature
59.9°F 15.5°C
51.4°F 10.8°C
47.8°F 8.8°C
Average low temperature
45.1°F 7.3°C
39.2°F 4°C
35.1°F 1.7°C
Average pressure
30.14" 766mmHg
30.14" 766mmHg
30.17" 766mmHg
Average wind speed
8mph 12.9km/h
8.4mph 13.5km/h
9.1mph 14.6km/h
Average max. wind speed
8.7mph 14km/h
9.1mph 14.6km/h
9.8mph 15.8km/h
Average wind speed gusts
13.5mph 21.7km/h
13.8mph 22.2km/h
14.9mph 24km/h
Average humidity
72%
78%
76%
Average rainfall
2.76" 70mm
4.13" 105mm
2.56" 65mm
Average rainfall days
9.8
11.5
11
Average snowfall
0.12" 3mm
0.2" 5mm
0.75" 19mm
Average snowfall days
0.5
0.8
1.8
Average daylight
10h 2min
9h 5min
10h 1min
Average sunshine
5h 4min
5h 1min
5h 1min
Average sunshine days
18.6
17.5
17.5
Average UV index
4
3
3
Average cloud cover
34%
44%
43%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in December
Tunica, MS

Average temperature in December - Tunica, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Tunica, MS

Average pressure in December - Tunica, 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 (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Tunica, MS

Average wind speed in December - Tunica, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Tunica, MS

Average humidity in December - Tunica, MS
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

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Average rainfall in December
Tunica, MS

Average rainfall in December - Tunica, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (5.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").

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Average rainfall days in December
Tunica, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Tunica, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Tunica, MS

Average snowfall in December - Tunica, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Tunica, MS

Average snowfall days in December - Tunica, MS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Tunica, MS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tunica, 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: 5h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Tunica, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Tunica, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Tunica, MS

Average UV index in December - Tunica, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Tunica, MS

Average cloud cover in December - Tunica, MS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in December
Tunica, MS

Average visibility in December - Tunica, 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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