December weather forecast
Alfords, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a comfortable month in Alfords, Louisiana, with an average temperature ranging between min 46.4°F (8°C) and max 61.5°F (16.4°C).

Temperature

The transition into December subtly indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a comfortable 61.5°F (16.4°C) from November's agreeable 68.4°F (20.2°C). Alfords records a consistent low-temperature of 46.4°F (8°C) during December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout December, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 177.1 rainfall days, and 36.1" (917mm) 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 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Alfords, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.5 days and aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Alfords is December, with an average of 5h 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 medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Alfords, records 61.5°F (16.4°C), while the low-temperature is 46.4°F (8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 105.8°F (41°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Alfords, during December, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) 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 Alfords have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, in Alfords, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Alfords, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Alfords, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 61.5°F

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

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Alfords, LA

Average pressure in December - Alfords, LA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Alfords, LA

Average wind speed in December - Alfords, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Alfords, LA

Average humidity in December - Alfords, 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 (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Alfords, LA

Average rainfall in December - Alfords, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Alfords, LA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Alfords, LA

Average snowfall in December - Alfords, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Alfords, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Alfords, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Alfords, 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Alfords, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Alfords, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Alfords, LA

Average UV index in December - Alfords, 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
Alfords, LA

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Alfords, LA

Average visibility in December - Alfords, 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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