December weather forecast
DeRidder, LA

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Weather in December

December weather in DeRidder experiences the chill of winter. While the city doesn't face harsh winter conditions, temperatures register between 45°F (7.2°C) and 59.9°F (15.5°C). With daylight hours at 10.2 and 0.12" (3mm) of snowfall, it's a festive and wintery end to the year in DeRidder.

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a soft drop in the average high-temperature, subtly decreasing from November's 67.3°F (19.6°C) to a still refreshing 59.9°F (15.5°C). In DeRidder, an average nighttime temperature of 45°F (7.2°C) is expected during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In DeRidder, in December, during 12.1 rainfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 163.2 rainfall days, and 25.08" (637mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows in DeRidder. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in DeRidder, there are 0.9 snowfall days, and 0.67" (17mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in DeRidder is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in DeRidder, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in DeRidder in December?

During December, DeRidder experiences an average high-temperature of 59.9°F (15.5°C) and a low-temperature of 45°F (7.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is computed to be 104°F (40°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In DeRidder, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month 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 in DeRidder?

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

Average temperature in December - DeRidder, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 59.9°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (93.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 45°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (73.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.4°F).

Average pressure in December
DeRidder, LA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
DeRidder, LA

Average wind speed in December - DeRidder, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
DeRidder, LA

Average humidity in December - DeRidder, 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
DeRidder, LA

Average rainfall in December - DeRidder, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.3").

Average rainfall days in December
DeRidder, LA

Average rainfall days in December - DeRidder, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
DeRidder, LA

Average snowfall in December - DeRidder, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

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

Average snowfall days in December
DeRidder, LA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.4 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
DeRidder, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - DeRidder, 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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
DeRidder, LA

Average sunshine days in December - DeRidder, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.9 days).

Average UV index in December
DeRidder, LA

Average UV index in December - DeRidder, 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
DeRidder, LA

Average cloud cover in December - DeRidder, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

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
DeRidder, LA

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

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

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