Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The shift from November to December includes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, lightly dropping from a refreshing 63.9°F (17.7°C) to a mild 56.1°F (13.4°C). Throughout December, Benton registers a consistent average low-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
In Benton, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 3.62" (92mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 162.1 rainfall days, and 39.06" (992mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 0.5 days. Throughout December, 0.04" (1mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 3.4 snowfall days, and 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine in Benton, Louisiana, is December, with an average of 5.1h 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in December translates into this advice:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in December?
How many days does it rain in December?
How much does it snow in Benton in December?
What is the month with the shortest days?
What is the average length of the day in December?
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
What is the month with the least sunshine?
How long on average sun shines in December?
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
What is the UV index reading in December?
Average temperature in December
Benton, LA
- Average high temperature in December: 56.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (95.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 41.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Benton, LA
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Benton, LA
- Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Benton, LA
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (67%).
Average rainfall in December
Benton, LA
- Average rainfall in December: 3.62"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.32").
Average rainfall days in December
Benton, LA
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Benton, LA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.04"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Benton, LA
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 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
Benton, LA
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Benton, LA
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Benton, 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
Benton, LA
- Average cloud cover in December: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Benton, LA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).
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