December weather forecast
Shannon, MS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Shannon, is still a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 39.6°F (4.2°C) and an average high of 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Temperature

December sees a slight reduction in average high-temperature, with a shift from a comfortable 60.8°F (16°C) in November to a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C). Shannon encounters an average low-temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C) during December nights.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 80%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Shannon, in December, during 12 rainfall days, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Shannon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.2 days and collects up to 33.27" (845mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.9 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Shannon, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.2 days and aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

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 6:42 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Shannon.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Shannon are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Shannon, is 52.9°F (11.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 39.6°F (4.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Shannon, Mississippi, in December, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 3.27" (83mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.9 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Shannon?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Shannon have in December?

In Shannon, the average day length in December is 9h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in December in Shannon?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Shannon, MS

Average temperature in December - Shannon, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Shannon, MS

Average pressure in December - Shannon, 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
Shannon, MS

Average wind speed in December - Shannon, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

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 (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Shannon, MS

Average humidity in December - Shannon, MS
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

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

Average rainfall in December
Shannon, MS

Average rainfall in December - Shannon, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
Shannon, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Shannon, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Shannon, MS

Average snowfall in December - Shannon, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Shannon, MS

Average snowfall days in December - Shannon, MS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 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
Shannon, MS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shannon, MS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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 5min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Shannon, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Shannon, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Shannon, MS

Average UV index in December - Shannon, 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, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Shannon, MS

Average cloud cover in December - Shannon, MS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Shannon, MS

Average visibility in December - Shannon, 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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