December weather - Winter 2024

Weather in December
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Average pressure in December
Average wind speed in December
Average humidity in December
Average rainfall in December
Average rainfall days in December
Average snowfall in December
Average snowfall days in December
Average daylight in December
Average sunshine in December
Average sunshine days in December
Average UV index in December
Average cloud cover in December
Average visibility in December

A footbridge on the Gulf coast beach in Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Weather in December

The final month of the year sees a significant drop in temperatures, ushering in the winter season in Ocean Springs. The average high temperature of 61.9°F (16.6°C) ensures that winter feels are in full throttle across the city. Residents welcome the festive season with the crisp, cold air setting the stage for the holiday celebrations. The daylight hours decrease significantly, with the cooler nights often prompting citizens to switch on their heaters. At the brink of another New Year, the city wraps itself in the cold December temperatures, preparing for January's arrival with its promise of similar weather condition.

Temperature

Ocean Springs's weather in December involves a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down slightly from November's agreeable 68.2°F (20.1°C) to a comfortable 61.9°F (16.6°C). Ocean Springs's average low-temperature in December is measured at a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Ocean Springs, in December, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 3.43" (87mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Ocean Springs, during the entire year, the rain falls for 179.4 days and collects up to 40.71" (1034mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 4 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

Updated: Jun 4, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 61.9°F (16.6°C) and 50.4°F (10.2°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is evaluated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the most humid month?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in December in Ocean Springs?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout December, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Ocean Springs?

In Ocean Springs, snow does not fall in February through December.

Does it snow in December?

In Ocean Springs, Mississippi, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in Ocean Springs, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Ocean Springs have in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Ocean Springs, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

How high is the UV index in December in Ocean Springs?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

68.2°F 20.1°C

61.9°F 16.6°C

59.2°F 15.1°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8.6mph 13.8km/h

8.9mph 14.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

19.8

15.5

17.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Ocean Springs, MS

Average high temperature in December: 61.9°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.2°F).

Average low temperature in December: 50.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (77.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (46°F).

Average pressure in December
Ocean Springs, MS

Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ocean Springs, MS

Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Ocean Springs, MS

Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Ocean Springs, MS

Average rainfall in December: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (6.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Ocean Springs, MS

Average rainfall days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (24.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ocean Springs, MS

Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ocean Springs, MS

Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ocean Springs, MS

Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ocean Springs, MS

Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (5.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Ocean Springs, MS

Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Ocean Springs, MS

Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December
Ocean Springs, 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).

December weather forecast
Ocean Springs, MS

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