December weather forecast
Chataignier, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a comfortable month in Chataignier, Louisiana, with temperature in the range of an average high of 60.8°F (16°C) and an average low of 46.6°F (8.1°C).

Temperature

In Chataignier, entering December brings a subtle temperature decrement, reducing from November's refreshing 67.8°F (19.9°C) to a still comfortable 60.8°F (16°C). The temperature dips to an average of 46.6°F (8.1°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Chataignier, during December, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation. In Chataignier, during the entire year, the rain falls for 134 days and collects up to 13.23" (336mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, there are 0.1 snowfall days. Throughout the year, there are 0.5 snowfall days.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Chataignier.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature during December is 60.8°F (16°C) and the low-temperature is 46.6°F (8.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Chataignier?

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

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Chataignier?

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 Chataignier?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with 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 reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Chataignier, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 60.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Chataignier, LA

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

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

Average wind speed in December
Chataignier, LA

Average wind speed in December - Chataignier, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Chataignier, LA

Average humidity in December - Chataignier, 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
Chataignier, LA

Average rainfall in December - Chataignier, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.77").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March, September and November (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Chataignier, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Chataignier, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.6 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Chataignier, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Chataignier, 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
Chataignier, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Chataignier, 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 month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Chataignier, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Chataignier, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Chataignier, LA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Chataignier, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Chataignier, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Chataignier, LA

Average visibility in December - Chataignier, 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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