December weather forecast
Colfax, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Colfax, Louisiana, with an average temperature ranging between min 43.7°F (6.5°C) and max 58.5°F (14.7°C).

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a comfortable 66.2°F (19°C) in November to a moderate 58.5°F (14.7°C). In December, Colfax's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 43.7°F (6.5°C) during the night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Colfax, in December, during 13.2 rainfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 153.5 rainfall days, and 34.8" (884mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Colfax, Louisiana, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.5 days and aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) 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 December in Colfax, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Colfax, Louisiana.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Colfax. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during December morphs into the following directions:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 58.5°F (14.7°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is evaluated at 104°F (40°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Colfax, during December, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Colfax have in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Colfax?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Colfax, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 58.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.7°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 (39.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Colfax, LA

Average pressure in December - Colfax, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Colfax, LA

Average wind speed in December - Colfax, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

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

Average humidity in December
Colfax, LA

Average humidity in December - Colfax, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Colfax, LA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Colfax, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Colfax, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Colfax, LA

Average snowfall in December - Colfax, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Colfax, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Colfax, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 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
Colfax, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Colfax, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Colfax, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Colfax, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Colfax, LA

Average UV index in December - Colfax, 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
Colfax, LA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Colfax, LA

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

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

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