December weather forecast
Attakapas Canal, LA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Attakapas Canal, is still a comfortable month, with an average temperature varying between 63°F (17.2°C) and 48.7°F (9.3°C).

Temperature

December's arrival subtly correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from an agreeable 69.1°F (20.6°C) in November to a refreshing 63°F (17.2°C). The nighttime temperature dips to a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C) on average during December.

Humidity

February, July through September and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Attakapas Canal, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.8 days and collects up to 30.16" (766mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January and December are months with snowfall in Attakapas Canal. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Attakapas Canal, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.2 days and aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Attakapas Canal is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

During December, Attakapas Canal experiences an average high-temperature of 63°F (17.2°C) and a low-temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is evaluated at 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are February, July through September and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Attakapas Canal, Louisiana, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Attakapas Canal, during December, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Attakapas Canal have in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Attakapas Canal, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 63°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 48.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (44.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Attakapas Canal, LA

Average pressure in December - Attakapas Canal, LA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Attakapas Canal, LA

Average wind speed in December - Attakapas Canal, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (7.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Attakapas Canal, LA

Average humidity in December - Attakapas Canal, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, July, August, September and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Attakapas Canal, LA

Average rainfall in December - Attakapas Canal, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.3").

Average rainfall days in December
Attakapas Canal, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Attakapas Canal, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Attakapas Canal, LA

Average snowfall in December - Attakapas Canal, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Attakapas Canal, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Attakapas Canal, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Attakapas Canal, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Attakapas Canal, LA
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 2min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Attakapas Canal, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Attakapas Canal, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (6.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Attakapas Canal, LA

Average UV index in December - Attakapas Canal, LA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Attakapas Canal, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Attakapas Canal, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Attakapas Canal, LA

Average visibility in December - Attakapas Canal, LA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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