December weather forecast
Gilliam, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Gilliam, Louisiana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55.8°F (13.2°C) and 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Temperature

The onset of December is marked by a minor decrease in temperature, transitioning from 63.5°F (17.5°C) in November to a still refreshing 55.8°F (13.2°C). Gilliam records an average nighttime low-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In Gilliam, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Gilliam, Louisiana, during December, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 149.6 rainfall days, and 35.63" (905mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March 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 3.1 snowfall days, and 1.26" (32mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

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 reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Gilliam in December?

In Gilliam, in December, the average high-temperature is 55.8°F (13.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 41.2°F (5.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is estimated at 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 Gilliam, during December, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) 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 in Gilliam, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Gilliam have in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Gilliam have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

What is the month with 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 reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Gilliam, LA

Average temperature in December - Gilliam, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (95°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Gilliam, LA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Gilliam, LA

Average wind speed in December - Gilliam, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Gilliam, LA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Gilliam, LA

Average rainfall in December - Gilliam, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.62"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.84").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Gilliam, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Gilliam, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gilliam, LA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gilliam, LA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 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
Gilliam, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gilliam, LA
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gilliam, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Gilliam, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Gilliam, LA

Average UV index in December - Gilliam, 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
Gilliam, LA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Gilliam, LA

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (5mi).

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