December weather forecast
Carey, LA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Carey, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature ranging between min 46.4°F (8°C) and max 61.5°F (16.4°C).

Temperature

The onset of December brings a small shift in high-temperatures, falling from a pleasant 68.4°F (20.2°C) in November to a comfortable 61.5°F (16.4°C). In December, the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 46.4°F (8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Carey, in December, during 13.4 rainfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 177.1 rainfall days, and 36.1" (917mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Carey, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.5 days and aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5h 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 in Carey. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Carey, is 61.5°F (16.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 46.4°F (8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 105.8°F (41°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Carey, in December, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Carey have in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Carey, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Carey have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Carey is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Carey are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Carey, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Carey, LA

Average temperature in December - Carey, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 61.5°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Carey, LA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Carey, LA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Carey, LA

Average humidity in December - Carey, 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 (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Carey, LA

Average rainfall in December - Carey, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Carey, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Carey, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Carey, LA

Average snowfall in December - Carey, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Carey, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Carey, 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
Carey, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Carey, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Carey, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Carey, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Carey, LA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Carey, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Carey, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Carey, LA

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

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

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