December weather forecast
Bethany, LA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bethany, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.7°F (5.4°C) and 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Bethany's average high-temperature slightly adjusts, moderately receding from November's comfortable 64.6°F (18.1°C) to a mild 56.3°F (13.5°C). Throughout December, Bethany records an average temperature of 41.7°F (5.4°C) at night.

Humidity

In Bethany, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Bethany, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 3.43" (87mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Bethany, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.5 days and collects up to 39.13" (994mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, September, November and December are months with snowfall. In Bethany, in December, snow falls for 0.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Bethany, Louisiana, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.4 days and aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.9h 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 medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: During December, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Bethany in December?

In Bethany, 56.3°F (13.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 41.7°F (5.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Bethany, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Bethany, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 3.43" (87mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Bethany?

In Bethany, during December, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Bethany, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What are the months with 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Bethany, LA

Average temperature in December - Bethany, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (95.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Bethany, LA

Average pressure in December - Bethany, 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
Bethany, LA

Average wind speed in December - Bethany, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Bethany, LA

Average humidity in December - Bethany, 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
Bethany, LA

Average rainfall in December - Bethany, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2.52").

Average rainfall days in December
Bethany, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Bethany, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are March and August (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bethany, LA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bethany, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Bethany, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bethany, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bethany, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Bethany, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and June (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Bethany, LA

Average UV index in December - Bethany, 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
Bethany, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Bethany, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Bethany, LA

Average visibility in December - Bethany, LA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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