December weather forecast
Bentley, LA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bentley, is still a refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 43.9°F (6.6°C) and an average high of 58.5°F (14.7°C).

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in temperature, down from a refreshing 66.2°F (19°C) in November to a mild 58.5°F (14.7°C). In Bentley, December nights witness a steady temperature drop to a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Bentley, in December, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Bentley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.7 days and collects up to 14.29" (363mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.2 snowfall days, and 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In Bentley, in December, the average high-temperature is 58.5°F (14.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 43.9°F (6.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is computed to be 104°F (40°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in Bentley?

In Bentley, Louisiana, in December, during 8.9 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 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 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Bentley have in December?

In Bentley, the average day length in December is 10h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Bentley, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Bentley have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

When is 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 intensity in December?

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
Bentley, LA

Average temperature in December - Bentley, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 58.5°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (93°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.9°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Bentley, LA

Average pressure in December - Bentley, LA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Bentley, LA

Average wind speed in December - Bentley, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Bentley, LA

Average humidity in December - Bentley, 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
Bentley, LA

Average rainfall in December - Bentley, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.75").

Average rainfall days in December
Bentley, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Bentley, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bentley, LA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bentley, LA

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bentley, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bentley, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Bentley, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Bentley, LA

Average UV index in December - Bentley, 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
Bentley, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Bentley, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Bentley, LA

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

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

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