Weather in December
The winter chill seizes
December entirely, making it one of the two coldest periods in
Jackson along with
January. Its stark contrast to the mild weather witnessed in
November underscores the arrival of the harsh winter season. Daylight becomes a rare sight, leaving the city under early dusk. With rainfall of about 4.5" (114mm), one can expect a fair share of snow, dressing Jackson in a blanket of white for the holiday season. As the year concludes, the carriage of cold weather from December into the New Year sets an undeniably festive mood.
Temperature
Transition into December in Jackson marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 57°F (13.9°C) in November to a frosty 46°F (7.8°C). During December, Jackson records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C).
Rainfall
During December, Jackson regularly aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Jackson, 49.21" (1250mm) of rain is accumulated.
Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.
[Resources]