December weather forecast
Harahan, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a comfortable month in Harahan, Louisiana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 51.6°F (10.9°C) and 63.5°F (17.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December signals a subtle shift in temperature, down from an agreeable 68.9°F (20.5°C) in November to a refreshing 63.5°F (17.5°C). Harahan registers a consistent average low-temperature of 51.6°F (10.9°C) during December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Harahan, in December, during 13.5 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 179.5 rainfall days, and 37.4" (950mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 4 in December interprets into the following advice:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In December, in Harahan, the average high-temperature is 63.5°F (17.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 51.6°F (10.9°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Harahan, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Harahan, in December, during 13.5 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Harahan, Louisiana, snow does not fall in February through December.

Does it snow in December?

In Harahan, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Harahan have in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Harahan?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Harahan, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Harahan, LA

Average temperature in December - Harahan, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 63.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 51.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (77.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (47.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Harahan, LA

Average pressure in December - Harahan, LA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Harahan, LA

Average wind speed in December - Harahan, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Harahan, LA

Average humidity in December - Harahan, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Harahan, LA

Average rainfall in December - Harahan, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Harahan, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Harahan, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (24.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Harahan, LA

Average snowfall in December - Harahan, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Harahan, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Harahan, 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
Harahan, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Harahan, 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 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Harahan, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Harahan, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (5.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Harahan, LA

Average UV index in December - Harahan, 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
Harahan, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Harahan, 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 25).

Average visibility in December
Harahan, LA

Average visibility in December - Harahan, 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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