December weather forecast
Helme, LA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Helme, is still a comfortable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 46.4°F (8°C) and max 61.3°F (16.3°C).

Temperature

The transition into December involves a small decrease in the average high-temperature, dipping slightly from an agreeable 68.7°F (20.4°C) in November to a refreshing 61.3°F (16.3°C). December nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 46.4°F (8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Helme, in December, during 12.3 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Helme, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.9 days and collects up to 27.01" (686mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows in Helme, Louisiana. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 0.7 snowfall days, and 0.2" (5mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:24 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health 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:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 61.3°F (16.3°C) and a low-temperature of 46.4°F (8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 104°F (40°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Helme, in December, during 12.3 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:24 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine in Helme, Louisiana, is December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Helme have in December?

In Helme, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Helme, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Helme, LA

Average temperature in December - Helme, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 61.3°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 (58.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.4°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Helme, LA

Average pressure in December - Helme, LA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"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
Helme, LA

Average wind speed in December - Helme, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Helme, LA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Helme, LA

Average rainfall in December - Helme, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.1").

Average rainfall days in December
Helme, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Helme, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Helme, LA

Average snowfall in December - Helme, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Helme, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Helme, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, October and November (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Helme, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Helme, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Helme, LA

Average UV index in December - Helme, LA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Helme, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Helme, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

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

Average visibility in December
Helme, LA

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

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

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