December weather forecastUtica, MS

December

Weather in December

Closing the year, December brings along freezing temperatures, longer nights and decreased daylight hours. This month experiences the rare sight of snow, with an average snowfall close to 0.08" (2mm). Despite the winter season, the city remains largely free of clouds, letting in substantial sunlight during the day. The winds continue to gust at higher speeds of 12.4mph (20km/h), bringing in a chilling breeze. This contributes to the festive spirit of December, adding a particular charm to Utica, Mississippi.

Temperature

The onset of December entails a subtle temperature shift, as the average high-temperature eases from a comfortable 64.6°F (18.1°C) in November to a still refreshing 57.6°F (14.2°C). Throughout December, Utica experiences a low-temperature average of 43°F (6.1°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Utica, in December, it is raining for 12.7 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Utica, Mississippi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.5 days and collects up to 31.65" (804mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.5 snowfall days, and 0.87" (22mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Utica, the average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Updated: Jul 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Utica, 57.6°F (14.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 43°F (6.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is evaluated at 100.4°F (38°C).

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months.

The average relative humidity in December in Utica is 80%.

In Utica, in December, it is raining for 12.7 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

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

In Utica, the average day length in December is 10h and 5min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

In Utica, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Utica 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 value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability 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

64.6°F

57.6°F

54.7°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7.6mph

8mph

8.2mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

19.7

15.5

18.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Utica, MS

Average high temperature in December: 57.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.7°F).

Average low temperature in December: 43°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (72.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Utica, 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
Utica, MS

Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Utica, MS

Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Utica, MS

Average rainfall in December: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Utica, MS

Average rainfall days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Utica, MS

Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Utica, MS

Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1 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
Utica, 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Utica, MS

Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Utica, 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
Utica, MS

Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Utica, 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).