December weather forecast
Clinton, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Clinton, Louisiana, with an average temperature ranging between max 60.3°F (15.7°C) and min 45°F (7.2°C).

Temperature

The move into December indicates a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's enjoyable 67.1°F (19.5°C) to a moderate 60.3°F (15.7°C). Clinton's average low-temperature during December nights is observed to be a chilly 45°F (7.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.6 days and accumulates 3.78" (96mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, February 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 Clinton, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.9 days and aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Clinton is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, 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.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, 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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In Clinton, 60.3°F (15.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 45°F (7.2°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is appraised at 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Clinton, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 14.6 days and typically aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Clinton, in December, it is raining for 14.6 days, with typically 3.78" (96mm) 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 Clinton have in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 11min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, 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 long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Clinton is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Clinton, LA

Average temperature in December - Clinton, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 60.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 45°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41°F).

Average pressure in December
Clinton, LA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Clinton, LA

Average wind speed in December - Clinton, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Clinton, LA

Average humidity in December - Clinton, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Clinton, LA

Average rainfall in December - Clinton, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.78"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Clinton, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Clinton, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Clinton, LA

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

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

Average snowfall days in December
Clinton, LA

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Clinton, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Clinton, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Clinton, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (9.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Clinton, LA

Average UV index in December - Clinton, 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
Clinton, LA

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Clinton, LA

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

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

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