December weather forecast
Alco, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Alco, Louisiana, with an average temperature varying between 44.2°F (6.8°C) and 59°F (15°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December indicates a gentle shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's comfortable 66.7°F (19.3°C) to a mild 59°F (15°C). In December, the average low-temperature records at a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C) during the nights.

Humidity

In Alco, Louisiana, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Alco, during December, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 156.9 rainfall days, and 25.98" (660mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.4 snowfall days, and 0.71" (18mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.9h 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in December leads to these recommendations:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Alco, is 59°F (15°C) and the average low-temperature is 44.2°F (6.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is estimated at 105.8°F (41°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Alco, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Alco, during December, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Alco have in December?

In Alco, the average day length in December is 10h and 9min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:20 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 Alco have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

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 value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Alco, LA

Average temperature in December - Alco, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 59°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 44.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41°F).

Average pressure in December
Alco, LA

Average pressure in December - Alco, LA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Alco, LA

Average wind speed in December - Alco, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Alco, LA

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Alco, LA

Average rainfall in December - Alco, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.34").

Average rainfall days in December
Alco, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Alco, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Alco, LA

Average snowfall in December - Alco, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Alco, LA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Alco, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Alco, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Alco, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Alco, LA

Average UV index in December - Alco, 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
Alco, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Alco, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Alco, LA

Average visibility in December - Alco, LA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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