December weather forecast
Atherton, LA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Atherton, is still a mild month, with an average temperature ranging between max 55.9°F (13.3°C) and min 43°F (6.1°C).

Temperature

Atherton's weather in December involves a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down slightly from November's comfortable 63.5°F (17.5°C) to a mild 55.9°F (13.3°C). Atherton observes an average low-temperature of 43°F (6.1°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Atherton, during December, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Atherton, Louisiana, there are 158.9 rainfall days, and 37.28" (947mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5h.

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 medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during December leads to these advisories:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In Atherton, 55.9°F (13.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 43°F (6.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Atherton?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Atherton, in December, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 3.43" (87mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Atherton, snow does not fall in April through December.

Does it snow in December?

In Atherton, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

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.

What is the UV index reading 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 the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Atherton, LA

Average temperature in December - Atherton, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Atherton, LA

Average pressure in December - Atherton, LA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Atherton, LA

Average wind speed in December - Atherton, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Atherton, LA

Average humidity in December - Atherton, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Atherton, LA

Average rainfall in December - Atherton, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Atherton, LA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Atherton, LA

Average snowfall in December - Atherton, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.16").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Atherton, LA

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Atherton, 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 month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Atherton, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Atherton, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Atherton, LA

Average UV index in December - Atherton, 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
Atherton, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Atherton, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Atherton, LA

Average visibility in December - Atherton, LA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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