December weather forecast
Beale, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Beale, Louisiana, with temperature in the range of an average low of 45.9°F (7.7°C) and an average high of 60.1°F (15.6°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December suggests a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from 67.6°F (19.8°C) in November to a still refreshing 60.1°F (15.6°C). An average low-temperature of 45.9°F (7.7°C) is expected during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Beale, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 157.2 rainfall days, and 21.02" (534mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 0.5 snowfall days, and 0.12" (3mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5h 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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 60.1°F (15.6°C) and 45.9°F (7.7°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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?

With an average of 10h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Beale have in December?

In Beale, the average day length in December is 10h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Beale have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

What are the months 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?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Beale, LA

Average temperature in December - Beale, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 60.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 45.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Beale, LA

Average pressure in December - Beale, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Beale, LA

Average wind speed in December - Beale, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Beale, LA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Beale, LA

Average rainfall in December - Beale, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Beale, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Beale, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Beale, LA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.08").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Beale, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Beale, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

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

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Beale, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Beale, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Beale, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Beale, LA

Average UV index in December - Beale, LA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Beale, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Beale, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Beale, LA

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

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

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