December weather forecast
Sanford, MS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sanford, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature ranging between min 43.3°F (6.3°C) and max 59.4°F (15.2°C).

Temperature

As December commences, the average high-temperature subtly reduces, transitioning from a comfortable 66.2°F (19°C) in November to a moderate 59.4°F (15.2°C). In the month of December, Sanford experiences an average low-temperature of 43.3°F (6.3°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 82%, December is the most humid month in Sanford.

Rainfall

In December, in Sanford, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout December, 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 166.2 rainfall days, and 34.88" (886mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Sanford. December is the month with the most snowfall in Sanford, Mississippi. Snow falls for 0.5 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, in Sanford, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Sanford, Mississippi, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Sanford in December?

In Sanford, 59.4°F (15.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 43.3°F (6.3°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the most humid month in Sanford?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in December in Sanford?

In Sanford, Mississippi, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in Sanford?

In Sanford, in December, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 3.74" (95mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Sanford?

The month with the most snowfall in Sanford, Mississippi, is December, when snow falls for 0.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

When does it start to snow in Sanford?

December is the first month it typically snows in Sanford, Mississippi. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sanford?

The month with the shortest days in Sanford, Mississippi, is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Sanford?

In December, the average day length in Sanford is 10h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Sanford?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sanford, Mississippi, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Sanford?

The months with the least sunshine in Sanford, Mississippi, are February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Sanford have in December?

In Sanford, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sanford?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Sanford.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Sanford?

In Sanford, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sanford, MS

Average temperature in December - Sanford, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 59.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Sanford, MS

Average pressure in December - Sanford, MS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Sanford, MS

Average wind speed in December - Sanford, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Sanford, MS

Average humidity in December - Sanford, MS
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sanford, MS

Average rainfall in December - Sanford, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.74"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sanford, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Sanford, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Sanford, MS

Average snowfall in December - Sanford, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

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

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Average snowfall days in December
Sanford, MS

Average snowfall days in December - Sanford, MS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sanford, MS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sanford, MS
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Sanford, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Sanford, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sanford, MS

Average UV index in December - Sanford, MS
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Sanford, MS

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Sanford, MS

Average visibility in December - Sanford, MS
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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