December weather forecast
El Ranchito, LA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in El Ranchito, is still a refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 61.7°F (16.5°C) and an average low of 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a light shift in temperature, down from a pleasant 68.7°F (20.4°C) in November to a refreshing 61.7°F (16.5°C). December nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In El Ranchito, during December, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation. In El Ranchito, during the entire year, the rain falls for 96.2 days and collects up to 7.05" (179mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January and December. The months with the most snowfall days are January and December, with an average of 0.1 snowfall days.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in El Ranchito.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following instructions:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

The high-temperature, in December, in El Ranchito, is 61.7°F (16.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 46.9°F (8.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is appraised at 105.8°F (41°C).

What are the most humid months?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In El Ranchito, in December, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall days are January and December, with an average of 0.1 snowfall days.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, there are 0.1 snowfall days.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does El Ranchito have in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does El Ranchito have in December?

In El Ranchito, Louisiana, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

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.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
El Ranchito, LA

Average temperature in December - El Ranchito, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 61.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.4°F).

Average pressure in December
El Ranchito, LA

Average pressure in December - El Ranchito, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
El Ranchito, LA

Average wind speed in December - El Ranchito, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
El Ranchito, LA

Average humidity in December - El Ranchito, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
El Ranchito, LA

Average rainfall in December - El Ranchito, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.1").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and September (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
El Ranchito, LA

Average rainfall days in December - El Ranchito, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.6 days).

Average snowfall days in December
El Ranchito, LA

Average snowfall days in December - El Ranchito, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
El Ranchito, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - El Ranchito, 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 August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
El Ranchito, LA

Average sunshine days in December - El Ranchito, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.5 days).

Average UV index in December
El Ranchito, LA

Average UV index in December - El Ranchito, 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
El Ranchito, LA

Average cloud cover in December - El Ranchito, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
El Ranchito, LA

Average visibility in December - El Ranchito, LA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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