December weather forecast
Gibson, LA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gibson, is still a comfortable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 50.2°F (10.1°C) and an average high of 63.7°F (17.6°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December is marked by a minor reduction in average high-temperature, sliding from a pleasant 69.4°F (20.8°C) in November to an enjoyable 63.7°F (17.6°C). An average low-temperature of 50.2°F (10.1°C) is recorded during the nights in December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are July through September and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Gibson, during December, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation. In Gibson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.9 days and collects up to 25.39" (645mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, there are 0.1 snowfall days. In Gibson, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.4 days.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature during December is 63.7°F (17.6°C) and the low-temperature is 50.2°F (10.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is computed to be 102.2°F (39°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are July through September and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Gibson, in December, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

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

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Gibson have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Gibson is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December in Gibson?

In Gibson, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Gibson, LA

Average temperature in December - Gibson, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 63.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 50.2°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (75.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (46.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Gibson, LA

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

Average wind speed in December
Gibson, LA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Gibson, LA

Average humidity in December - Gibson, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July, August, September and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Gibson, LA

Average rainfall in December - Gibson, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.14").

Average rainfall days in December
Gibson, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Gibson, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.2 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Gibson, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Gibson, 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 February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gibson, LA
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gibson, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Gibson, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Gibson, LA

Average UV index in December - Gibson, LA
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Gibson, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Gibson, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Gibson, LA

Average visibility in December - Gibson, 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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