December weather forecast
Downsville, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Downsville, Louisiana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55.6°F (13.1°C) and 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving subtly from a comfortable 63.7°F (17.6°C) in November to a still refreshing 55.6°F (13.1°C). An average nighttime temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) is recorded during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Downsville 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.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In December, in Downsville, the average high-temperature is 55.6°F (13.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is calculated to be 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 Downsville, Louisiana, in December, during 12.4 rainfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

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?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Downsville have in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 3min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Downsville have in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Downsville, 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
Downsville, LA

Average pressure in December - Downsville, 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
Downsville, LA

Average wind speed in December - Downsville, 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
Downsville, LA

Average humidity in December - Downsville, 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
Downsville, LA

Average rainfall in December - Downsville, 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
Downsville, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Downsville, 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
Downsville, LA

Average snowfall in December - Downsville, 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
Downsville, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Downsville, 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
Downsville, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Downsville, 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
Downsville, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Downsville, 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
Downsville, LA

Average UV index in December - Downsville, 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
Downsville, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Downsville, 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
Downsville, LA

Average visibility in December - Downsville, 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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