December weather forecast
Ashland, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Ashland, Louisiana, with an average temperature ranging between min 42.4°F (5.8°C) and max 57.4°F (14.1°C).

Temperature

A minor decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, shifting from a comfortable 65.3°F (18.5°C) in November to a still refreshing 57.4°F (14.1°C). In the month of December, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.2 days. Throughout December, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 152.6 rainfall days, and 37.01" (940mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.3 snowfall days, and 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Ashland, sunrise is at 6:55 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

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

Ashland in December has an average high-temperature of 57.4°F (14.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is estimated at 104°F (40°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Ashland?

In Ashland, in December, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 3.5" (89mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ashland?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 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?

With an average of 4.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Ashland have in December?

In Ashland, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What is the month 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 reading 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
Ashland, LA

Average temperature in December - Ashland, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.4°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (95°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.4°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 (39.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Ashland, LA

Average pressure in December - Ashland, 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
Ashland, LA

Average wind speed in December - Ashland, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

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

Average humidity in December
Ashland, LA

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Ashland, LA

Average rainfall in December - Ashland, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Ashland, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Ashland, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ashland, LA

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

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

Average snowfall days in December
Ashland, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Ashland, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 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
Ashland, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ashland, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ashland, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Ashland, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Ashland, LA

Average UV index in December - Ashland, 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
Ashland, LA

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

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

Average visibility in December
Ashland, LA

Average visibility in December - Ashland, 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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