December weather forecast
Cankton, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a comfortable month in Cankton, Louisiana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 47.3°F (8.5°C) and 61.7°F (16.5°C).

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in temperature, down from an agreeable 68°F (20°C) in November to an enjoyable 61.7°F (16.5°C). Cankton throughout December, experiences an average nighttime temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Humidity

In Cankton, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Cankton, during December, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation. In Cankton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.6 days and collects up to 35.79" (909mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Cankton, Louisiana, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.5 days and aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

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 6:47 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 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

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in December transforms into this advice:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

Cankton in December has an average high-temperature of 61.7°F (16.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is calculated to be 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Cankton?

In Cankton, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 14.5 days. Throughout December, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows in Cankton. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) 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 Cankton have in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:18 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 many hours of sunshine does Cankton have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Cankton, the average daily maximum UV index in December 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
Cankton, LA

Average temperature in December - Cankton, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 61.7°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 47.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (43.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Cankton, LA

Average pressure in December - Cankton, LA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Cankton, LA

Average wind speed in December - Cankton, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and September (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Cankton, LA

Average humidity in December - Cankton, 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 (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Cankton, LA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.13").

Average rainfall days in December
Cankton, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Cankton, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cankton, LA

Average snowfall in December - Cankton, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cankton, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Cankton, 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
Cankton, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cankton, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cankton, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Cankton, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Cankton, LA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Cankton, LA

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Cankton, LA

Average visibility in December - Cankton, 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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