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Hattiesburg weather in December (Mississippi, United States of America)

Is December a good time to explore Hattiesburg weather-wise? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Hattiesburg typically includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 5°C.

Precipitation

Hattiesburg in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 175 mm for the month. Prepare for the heaviest rain of the year this month, which often comes in heavy showers. A poncho is a smart choice to stay dry. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 11 days days of rain.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Hattiesburg climate page with graphs.

 

Hattiesburg, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 175 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Hattiesburg, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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