December weather forecast
Elks, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a comfortable month in Elks, Louisiana, with an average temperature varying between 61.9°F (16.6°C) and 48°F (8.9°C).

Temperature

December marks a gentle change in average high-temperature, declining from November's pleasant 68.4°F (20.2°C) to an enjoyable 61.9°F (16.6°C). Throughout the month of December, Elks reports a steady low-temperature average of 48°F (8.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Elks, in December, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 143.3 rainfall days, and 17.91" (455mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Elks, snow does not fall in February through December.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Elks, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Elks, Louisiana. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in December translates into this advice:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In Elks, in December, the average high-temperature is 61.9°F (16.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 48°F (8.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is calculated to be 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Elks, in December, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Elks, snow does not fall in February through December.

Does it snow in December?

In Elks, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

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 Elks have in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Elks?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Elks, Louisiana, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Elks, LA

Average temperature in December - Elks, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 61.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 48°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (44.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Elks, LA

Average pressure in December - Elks, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Elks, LA

Average wind speed in December - Elks, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Elks, LA

Average humidity in December - Elks, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Elks, LA

Average rainfall in December - Elks, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.83").

Average rainfall days in December
Elks, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Elks, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (7.8 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Elks, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Elks, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

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

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elks, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elks, 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Elks, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Elks, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8 days).

Average UV index in December
Elks, LA

Average UV index in December - Elks, LA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Elks, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Elks, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Elks, LA

Average visibility in December - Elks, LA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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