December weather forecast
Central, LA

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Weather in December

Central, Louisiana ends the year welcoming the full onset of winter in December. The city faces cooler temperatures ranging from a high of 61.7°F (16.5°C) descending to colder lows of 46.9°F (8.3°C). Embracing winter's arrival, the city decks up for the holiday season, magic fills the air while snowfall of 0.1 days adds to the charm. Indoor activities and celebrations light up the ambiance of the city during this month. Moving forward from December, Central, Louisiana gets ready to repeat the cycle anew, restarting the beautiful rhythm of seasonal change.

Temperature

December in Central indicates a minor shift in the average high-temperature, from November's pleasant 68.7°F (20.4°C) to a comfortable 61.7°F (16.5°C). Central usually reports an average low-temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C) during the month of December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Central, in December, during 6.5 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Central, Louisiana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 96.2 days and collects up to 7.05" (179mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January and December. The months with the most snowfall days are January and December, with an average of 0.1 snowfall days.

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 6:44 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.8h 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 reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in December translates into this advice:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In December, in Central, the average high-temperature is 61.7°F (16.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 46.9°F (8.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is estimated at 105.8°F (41°C).

What are the most humid months?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Central, during December, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall days are January and December, with an average of 0.1 snowfall days.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, there are 0.1 snowfall days.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Central have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Central have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

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 December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate 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
Central, LA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Central, LA

Average pressure in December - Central, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Central, LA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Central, LA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Central, LA

Average rainfall in December - Central, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.1").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and September (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Central, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Central, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.6 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Central, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Central, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Central, 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: 4h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Central, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Central, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Central, LA

Average UV index in December - Central, 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
Central, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Central, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Central, LA

Average visibility in December - Central, 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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