December weather forecast
East Point, LA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in East Point, is still a mild month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 57.4°F (14.1°C).

Temperature

Transitioning from November to December involves a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, descending from a refreshing 65.3°F (18.5°C) to a moderate 57.4°F (14.1°C). East Point's average low-temperature in the month of December is recorded at an icy 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.2 days. Throughout December, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In East Point, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.6 days and collects up to 37.01" (940mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.3 snowfall days, and 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, 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 reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature during December is 57.4°F (14.1°C) and the low-temperature is 42.4°F (5.8°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?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In East Point, in December, during 13.2 rainfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 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 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does East Point have in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 5min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In East Point, the average sunshine duration in December 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.

What is the UV index intensity in December in East Point?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
East Point, LA

Average temperature in December - East Point, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.4°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (95°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.4°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 (39.4°F).

Average pressure in December
East Point, LA

Average pressure in December - East Point, LA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"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
East Point, LA

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

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
East Point, LA

Average humidity in December - East Point, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
East Point, LA

Average rainfall in December - East Point, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
East Point, LA

Average rainfall days in December - East Point, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
East Point, LA

Average snowfall in December - East Point, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

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

Average snowfall days in December
East Point, LA

Average snowfall days in December - East Point, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
East Point, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - East Point, 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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
East Point, LA

Average sunshine days in December - East Point, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
East Point, LA

Average UV index in December - East Point, 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
East Point, LA

Average cloud cover in December - East Point, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
East Point, LA

Average visibility in December - East Point, LA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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