December weather forecast
Blanchard, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Blanchard, Louisiana, with temperature in the range of an average low of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and an average high of 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Temperature

During the shift to December, a minor reduction in average high-temperature is observed, shifting from an enjoyable 64.2°F (17.9°C) in November to a mild 56.3°F (13.5°C). December is noted for a mean low-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.2 days. Throughout December, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 151.4 rainfall days, and 36.02" (915mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Blanchard, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.6 days and aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during December morphs into the following directions:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In Blanchard, in December, the average high-temperature is 56.3°F (13.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is computed to be 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Blanchard, in December, during 12.2 rainfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 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 Blanchard have in December?

In Blanchard, the average day length in December is 10h and 3min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What is the month 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 reading in December?

In Blanchard, Louisiana, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Blanchard, LA

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

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (95.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.5°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 (38.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Blanchard, LA

Average pressure in December - Blanchard, 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
Blanchard, LA

Average wind speed in December - Blanchard, 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 August and September (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Blanchard, LA

Average humidity in December - Blanchard, 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 (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Blanchard, LA

Average rainfall in December - Blanchard, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Blanchard, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Blanchard, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.2 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are March and August (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Blanchard, LA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Blanchard, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Blanchard, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.9 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
Blanchard, LA

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

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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Blanchard, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Blanchard, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Blanchard, LA

Average UV index in December - Blanchard, 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
Blanchard, LA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Blanchard, LA

Average visibility in December - Blanchard, 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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