December weather forecast
Gibsland, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Gibsland, Louisiana, with an average temperature ranging between max 56.3°F (13.5°C) and min 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

December signals a slight drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's 63.9°F (17.7°C) to a still refreshing 56.3°F (13.5°C). Gibsland's nighttime temperature during December is consistently averaged at an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Gibsland is 81%.

Rainfall

In Gibsland, in December, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Gibsland, there are 129.7 rainfall days, and 17.24" (438mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February 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 2.8 snowfall days, and 0.28" (7mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Gibsland.
On the first day of December in Gibsland, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February 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 high UV index of 3 in December leads to these guidelines:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Gibsland, is 56.3°F (13.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is calculated to be 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Gibsland, during December, the rain falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

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?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Gibsland, the average day length in December is 10h and 3min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Gibsland have in December?

In Gibsland, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Gibsland, LA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (94.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Gibsland, LA

Average pressure in December - Gibsland, LA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Gibsland, LA

Average wind speed in December - Gibsland, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Gibsland, LA

Average humidity in December - Gibsland, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

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

Average rainfall in December
Gibsland, LA

Average rainfall in December - Gibsland, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.87").

Average rainfall days in December
Gibsland, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Gibsland, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gibsland, LA

Average snowfall in December - Gibsland, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gibsland, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Gibsland, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 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
Gibsland, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gibsland, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gibsland, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Gibsland, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Gibsland, LA

Average UV index in December - Gibsland, 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, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Gibsland, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Gibsland, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

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
Gibsland, LA

Average visibility in December - Gibsland, 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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