December weather forecast
Albany, LA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Albany, is also an enjoyable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.9°F (8.3°C) and 62.1°F (16.7°C).

Temperature

As November shifts into December, a minor alteration in temperatures is observed, with average highs reducing from an agreeable 68.4°F (20.2°C) to a refreshing 62.1°F (16.7°C). Nighttime temperatures in December average to a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Albany, Louisiana, in December, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 163.3 rainfall days, and 27.64" (702mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 0.4 snowfall days, and 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in December transforms into this advice:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Albany in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 62.1°F (16.7°C) and a low-temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 104°F (40°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout December, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in Albany, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Albany, LA

Average temperature in December - Albany, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 62.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Albany, LA

Average pressure in December - Albany, LA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"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).

Average wind speed in December
Albany, LA

Average wind speed in December - Albany, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Albany, LA

Average humidity in December - Albany, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Albany, LA

Average rainfall in December - Albany, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.14").

Average rainfall days in December
Albany, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Albany, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Albany, LA

Average snowfall in December - Albany, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Albany, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Albany, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Albany, LA
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Albany, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Albany, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Albany, LA

Average UV index in December - Albany, LA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Albany, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Albany, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Albany, LA

Average visibility in December - Albany, LA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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