December weather forecast
Dean, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Dean, Louisiana, with an average temperature varying between 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 55.6°F (13.1°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature shows a slight dip in December, from November's 63.7°F (17.6°C) to a still refreshing 55.6°F (13.1°C). December brings Dean a consistent average low-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.4 days. Throughout December, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dean, there are 155.8 rainfall days, and 37.13" (943mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.6 snowfall days, and 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Dean.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Dean.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

Dean in December has an average high-temperature of 55.6°F (13.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is calculated to be 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 12.4 days. Throughout December, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Dean have in December?

In Dean, the average day length in December is 10h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Dean have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Dean?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Dean, LA

Average temperature in December - Dean, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.6°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (93.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Dean, LA

Average pressure in December - Dean, 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
Dean, LA

Average wind speed in December - Dean, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Dean, LA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August, September and October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Dean, LA

Average rainfall in December - Dean, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Dean, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Dean, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dean, LA

Average snowfall in December - Dean, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dean, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Dean, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.8 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
Dean, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dean, LA
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dean, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Dean, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13 days).

Average UV index in December
Dean, LA

Average UV index in December - Dean, 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
Dean, LA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Dean, LA

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

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

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