December weather forecast
Antioch, LA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Antioch, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature varying between 55.4°F (13°C) and 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

The transition into December subtly indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a moderate 55.4°F (13°C) from November's comfortable 63.5°F (17.5°C). During the nights in December, the temperature averages to a cold 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Antioch, during December, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation. In Antioch, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.6 days and collects up to 39.09" (993mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Antioch, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.4 days and aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min 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 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In Antioch, 55.4°F (13°C) is the average high-temperature and 40.6°F (4.8°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is estimated at 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Antioch, in December, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 3.7" (94mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Antioch have in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Antioch have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

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?

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

Average temperature in December - Antioch, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.4°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 (53.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Antioch, LA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Antioch, LA

Average wind speed in December - Antioch, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Antioch, LA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Antioch, LA

Average rainfall in December - Antioch, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.7"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Antioch, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Antioch, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Antioch, LA

Average snowfall in December - Antioch, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Antioch, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Antioch, 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
Antioch, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Antioch, LA
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Antioch, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Antioch, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Antioch, LA

Average UV index in December - Antioch, 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
Antioch, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Antioch, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Antioch, LA

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

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

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