December weather forecast
Afton, LA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Afton, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 57°F (13.9°C).

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in temperature, down from an enjoyable 64.9°F (18.3°C) in November to a still refreshing 57°F (13.9°C). Afton, during the month of December, experiences an average low-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Afton, during December, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Afton, there are 159.6 rainfall days, and 36.1" (917mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October and December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Afton is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Afton, is 57°F (13.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 43.7°F (6.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is estimated at 102.2°F (39°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in Afton in December?

In Afton, during December, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Afton, snow does not fall in April through October and December.

Does it snow in December?

In December, it doesn't snow. November is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Afton have in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 5min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Afton have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Afton, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Afton, LA

Average temperature in December - Afton, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 57°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Afton, LA

Average pressure in December - Afton, LA
  • 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
Afton, LA

Average wind speed in December - Afton, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Afton, LA

Average humidity in December - Afton, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Afton, LA

Average rainfall in December - Afton, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in December
Afton, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Afton, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Afton, LA

Average snowfall in December - Afton, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Afton, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Afton, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 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 and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Afton, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Afton, LA
  • 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Afton, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Afton, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Afton, LA

Average UV index in December - Afton, LA
  • 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Afton, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Afton, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Afton, LA

Average visibility in December - Afton, LA
  • 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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