December weather forecastWheeler, MS

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Wheeler, Mississippi, with an average temperature ranging between max 52.2°F (11.2°C) and min 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature marginally drops from a moderate 59.9°F (15.5°C) in November to a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C). During December, Wheeler sees a mean low-temperature of 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Wheeler, in December, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 3.46" (88mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 165 rainfall days, and 39.29" (998mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Wheeler, during December, snow falls for 0.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 5.3 snowfall days, and 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Wheeler, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Wheeler, 52.2°F (11.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 38.5°F (3.6°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is estimated at 93.2°F (34°C).

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

In Wheeler, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

In Wheeler, during December, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.

In Wheeler, in December, snow falls for 0.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

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

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Wheeler, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Wheeler, MS

  • Average high temperature in December: 52.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34°F).

Average pressure in December
Wheeler, 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
Wheeler, MS

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Wheeler, MS

  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Wheeler, MS

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Wheeler, MS

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wheeler, MS

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Wheeler, MS

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 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
Wheeler, MS

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 54min

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: 4h and 42min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wheeler, MS

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Wheeler, MS

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Wheeler, MS

  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Wheeler, MS

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).