December weather forecast
West, MS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in West, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55.4°F (13°C) and 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Temperature

With the arrival of December, West notices a mild change in the average high-temperature, sliding from November's 62.6°F (17°C) to a still refreshing 55.4°F (13°C). Throughout the month of December, the average temperature dips to a cold 41.2°F (5.1°C) at night.

Humidity

The most humid month in West is December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In West, in December, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 3.5" (89mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 168.2 rainfall days, and 41.06" (1043mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, in West, it is snowing for 0.5 days. Throughout December, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is accumulated. In West, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.4 days and aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in West.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in December leads to these guidelines:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in West?

December temperatures in West vary between a high-temperature of 55.4°F (13°C) and a low-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is estimated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month in West?

December is the most humid month in West, Mississippi, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December in West?

In West, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in West in December?

In West, during December, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in West in December?

In December, in West, it is snowing for 0.5 days. Throughout December, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in West?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does West have in December?

The average day length in December in West is 10h and 0min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in West?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in West?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in West?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in West?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in West?

In West, Mississippi, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
West, MS

Average temperature in December - West, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37°F).

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Average pressure in December
West, MS

Average pressure in December - West, 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
West, MS

Average wind speed in December - West, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

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 (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
West, MS

Average humidity in December - West, 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 (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
West, MS

Average rainfall in December - West, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.36").

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Average rainfall days in December
West, MS

Average rainfall days in December - West, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
West, MS

Average snowfall in December - West, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.35").
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
West, MS

Average snowfall days in December - West, MS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 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
West, MS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - West, 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 5min

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

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Average sunshine days in December
West, MS

Average sunshine days in December - West, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
West, MS

Average UV index in December - West, 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 and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
West, MS

Average cloud cover in December - West, MS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
West, MS

Average visibility in December - West, 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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