December weather forecast
Augusta, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a comfortable month in Augusta, Louisiana, with an average temperature ranging between max 62.4°F (16.9°C) and min 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December correlates with a minor temperature reduction, down from November's agreeable 68.9°F (20.5°C) to a comfortable 62.4°F (16.9°C). During December, the average low-temperature is a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Augusta, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Augusta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.1 days and collects up to 17.91" (455mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Augusta, snow does not fall in February through December.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during December leads to these advisories:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Augusta in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 62.4°F (16.9°C) and a low-temperature of 47.8°F (8.8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 104°F (40°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

February through December are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in December?

In Augusta, 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, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Augusta, the average day length in December is 10h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Augusta have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Augusta, Louisiana, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Augusta, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Augusta, LA

Average temperature in December - Augusta, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 62.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 47.8°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 (44.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Augusta, LA

Average pressure in December - Augusta, 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
Augusta, LA

Average wind speed in December - Augusta, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Augusta, LA

Average humidity in December - Augusta, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Augusta, LA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Augusta, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Augusta, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Augusta, LA

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

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

Average snowfall days in December
Augusta, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Augusta, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Augusta, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Augusta, LA
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Augusta, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Augusta, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Augusta, LA

Average UV index in December - Augusta, 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
Augusta, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Augusta, 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
Augusta, LA

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

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

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