December weather forecast
Mississippi, USA

December in Mississippi marks the arrival of winter, bringing with it a noticeable drop in temperatures and the onset of colder conditions. The average low temperatures in the northern regions can dip to 35°F (1.7°C), and the southern parts also experience a chill in the air. December's weather characterizes the transition into winter, with the potential for cold spells, although rarely lasting for more than four days.

The shift from November's cool yet gentle climate to December's more biting cold is tangible throughout the state. While Mississippi's winters are typically mild compared to other regions in the United States, the influence of cold continental air can still be felt.

December's temperatures generally range from 35°F (1.7°C) in the northern regions to milder conditions in the south. Ground occasionally freezes only in the north, and the state is sometimes subjected to arctic cold fronts, known colloquially as The Siberian Express. This decrease in both temperature and humidity from November to December underscores the arrival of winter.

Precipitation in December leans toward the form of rain, with snowfall in measurable amounts in the northern region. Though Mississippi's winter is not particularly harsh, the landscapes take on a bare and subdued appearance, shedding the vibrant hues of autumn.

December's weather in Mississippi introduces the winter season, with its cooler temperatures, potential for cold spells, and the quiet calm that often accompanies the end of the year. The state's mild winter does not detract from the seasonal charm, as December offers a gentle reminder of the cyclical nature of weather and the constant evolution of the landscape.

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• Jackson - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Jackson, Mississippi, is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight. In December, the rain falls for 11.5 days.
• Gulfport - December »
  In Gulfport in December, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 3.7" (94mm) of accumulated precipitation. The most humid month in Gulfport is December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.
• Southaven - December »
  
• Hattiesburg - December »
  The month with the most snowfall in Hattiesburg is December, when snow falls for 0.4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow. The month with the shortest days in Hattiesburg is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
• Biloxi - December »
  In Biloxi in December, the average water temperature is 60.6°F (15.9°C). In Biloxi snow does not fall in February through December.
• Meridian - December »
  The month with the most snowfall in Meridian is December, when snow falls for 0.4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow. The month with the shortest days in Meridian, Mississippi, is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
• Tupelo - December »
  In Tupelo, Mississippi, in December, snow falls for 0.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Tupelo, in December, snow falls for 0.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.28" (7mm) of snow.
• Greenville - December »
  The months with the highest humidity in Greenville are February, March and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%. The month with the shortest days in Greenville is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
• Olive Branch - December »
  In Olive Branch during December, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation. In Olive Branch, during December, snow falls for 1.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of snow.
• Horn Lake - December »
  In Horn Lake in December, during 10.7 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. March and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months in Horn Lake, Mississippi.
• Clinton - December »
  In Clinton during December, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation. In Clinton during December, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.
• Pearl - December »
  February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months in Pearl, Mississippi. In Pearl, Mississippi, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation.