December weather forecast
Forest Home, LA

Share

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Forest Home, Louisiana, with an average temperature ranging between max 56.3°F (13.5°C) and min 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a comfortable 64.6°F (18.1°C) in November to a still refreshing 56.3°F (13.5°C). An average low-temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C) is recorded in the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Forest Home, during December, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation. In Forest Home, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.8 days and collects up to 35.51" (902mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Forest Home, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.1 days and aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

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 vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December translates into these guidelines:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Forest Home in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Forest Home, records 56.3°F (13.5°C), while the low-temperature is 42.6°F (5.9°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Forest Home is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Forest Home, Louisiana, in December, during 13.4 rainfall days, 3.46" (88mm) 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?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Forest Home have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

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 reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Forest Home, LA

Average temperature in December - Forest Home, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Forest Home, LA

Average pressure in December - Forest Home, LA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Forest Home, LA

Average wind speed in December - Forest Home, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Forest Home, LA

Average humidity in December - Forest Home, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Forest Home, LA

Average rainfall in December - Forest Home, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Forest Home, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Forest Home, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Forest Home, LA

Average snowfall in December - Forest Home, 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
Forest Home, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Forest Home, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 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, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Forest Home, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Forest Home, LA
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Forest Home, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Forest Home, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Forest Home, LA

Average UV index in December - Forest Home, LA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Forest Home, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Forest Home, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Forest Home, LA

Average visibility in December - Forest Home, 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).

Forest Home, Louisiana, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location