December weather forecast
Castor, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Castor, Louisiana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 56.5°F (13.6°C) and 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Temperature

The move into December indicates a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's comfortable 64.6°F (18.1°C) to a still refreshing 56.5°F (13.6°C). Castor experiences a mean low-temperature of 42.1°F (5.6°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Castor, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 3.46" (88mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.9 rainfall days, and 39.17" (995mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows in Castor, Louisiana. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Castor, Louisiana, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.2 days and aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.9h 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 moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Castor, is 56.5°F (13.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 42.1°F (5.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is computed to be 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Castor, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 3.46" (88mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Castor have in December?

In Castor, the average day length in December is 10h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:18 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 Castor, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Castor, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Castor, LA

Average temperature in December - Castor, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.5°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (94.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Castor, LA

Average pressure in December - Castor, 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
Castor, LA

Average wind speed in December - Castor, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Castor, LA

Average humidity in December - Castor, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Castor, LA

Average rainfall in December - Castor, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and September (2.52").

Average rainfall days in December
Castor, LA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Castor, LA

Average snowfall in December - Castor, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Castor, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Castor, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.1 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
Castor, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Castor, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Castor, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Castor, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Castor, LA

Average UV index in December - Castor, 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
Castor, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Castor, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Castor, LA

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

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

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