December weather forecastMeridian, TX

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Meridian, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 57°F (13.9°C) and 41.7°F (5.4°C).

Temperature

As November transitions into December, Meridian sees a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a refreshing 65.5°F (18.6°C) to a mild 57°F (13.9°C). Throughout the nights in December, Meridian experiences an average low-temperature of 41.7°F (5.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 68%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Meridian, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.3 days and collects up to 24.25" (616mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

February and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows in Meridian. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.2 snowfall days, and 0.67" (17mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Meridian, records 57°F (13.9°C), while the low-temperature is 41.7°F (5.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

In December, the average relative humidity is 68%.

In Meridian, during December, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In December, the average day length is 10h and 6min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Meridian is 5.6h.

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 57°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (95.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (75.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Meridian, TX

  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Meridian, TX

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Meridian, TX

  • Average humidity in December: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (55%).

Average rainfall in December
Meridian, TX

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Meridian, TX

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Meridian, TX

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Meridian, TX

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Meridian, TX

  • 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 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Meridian, TX

  • Average sunshine days in December: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (14.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Meridian, TX

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Meridian, TX

  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Meridian, TX

  • 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).