December weather forecast
Anderson, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Anderson, Louisiana, with an average temperature varying between 42.1°F (5.6°C) and 56.5°F (13.6°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December is marked by a minor reduction in average high-temperature, sliding from a refreshing 64.6°F (18.1°C) in November to a moderate 56.5°F (13.6°C). In Anderson, December nights cool down to an average of 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Anderson, Louisiana, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 3.46" (88mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.9 rainfall days, and 39.17" (995mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Anderson. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Anderson, there are 3.2 snowfall days, and 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, 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 reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 56.5°F (13.6°C) and 42.1°F (5.6°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Anderson, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 3.46" (88mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Anderson have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:18 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 long on average sun shines 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 intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Anderson, LA

Average temperature in December - Anderson, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.5°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (94.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Anderson, LA

Average pressure in December - Anderson, LA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"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
Anderson, LA

Average wind speed in December - Anderson, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Anderson, LA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Anderson, LA

Average rainfall in December - Anderson, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and September (2.52").

Average rainfall days in December
Anderson, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Anderson, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Anderson, LA

Average snowfall in December - Anderson, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Anderson, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Anderson, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.1 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
Anderson, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Anderson, 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 August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Anderson, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Anderson, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Anderson, LA

Average UV index in December - Anderson, 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
Anderson, LA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Anderson, LA

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

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

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