December weather forecast
Atlanta, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Atlanta, Louisiana, with temperature in the range of an average low of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and an average high of 57.4°F (14.1°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a refreshing 65.3°F (18.5°C) in November to a mild 57.4°F (14.1°C). In the month of December, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 130.3 rainfall days, and 16.42" (417mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Atlanta. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.6 snowfall days, and 0.28" (7mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:17 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 reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December leads to these instructions:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 57.4°F (14.1°C) and 42.6°F (5.9°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Atlanta, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Atlanta, in December, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:17 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 in Atlanta, Louisiana.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index 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
Atlanta, LA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Atlanta, LA

Average pressure in December - Atlanta, 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
Atlanta, LA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Atlanta, LA

Average humidity in December - Atlanta, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Atlanta, LA

Average rainfall in December - Atlanta, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.94").

Average rainfall days in December
Atlanta, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Atlanta, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Atlanta, LA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Atlanta, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Atlanta, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 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
Atlanta, LA

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

Average sunshine days in December
Atlanta, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Atlanta, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Atlanta, LA

Average UV index in December - Atlanta, 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
Atlanta, LA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Atlanta, LA

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

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

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