Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December's arrival comes with a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving subtly from a refreshing 67.1°F (19.5°C) in November to a moderate 60.1°F (15.6°C). Ethel, during the nights of December, experiences an average temperature drop to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
In Ethel, in December, during 14.1 rainfall days, 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ethel, Louisiana, there are 179.3 rainfall days, and 37.24" (946mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Ethel, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.6 days and aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.
Sunshine
With an average of 4.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 3 in December translates into these instructions:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Average temperature in December
Ethel, LA
- Average high temperature in December: 60.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 45.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Ethel, LA
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Ethel, LA
- Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Ethel, LA
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Ethel, LA
- Average rainfall in December: 3.58"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.2").
Average rainfall days in December
Ethel, LA
- Average rainfall days in December: 14.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ethel, LA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Ethel, LA
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 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
Ethel, 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 month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ethel, LA
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Ethel, LA
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Ethel, LA
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Ethel, LA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November and December (5mi).
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