December weather forecast
Independence, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an enjoyable month in Independence, Louisiana, with temperature in the range of an average low of 46°F (7.8°C) and an average high of 61°F (16.1°C).

Temperature

A subtle shift in Independence's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from 67.5°F (19.7°C) to a still comfortable 61°F (16.1°C). Throughout December, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 46°F (7.8°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 14.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January and December are months with snowfall in Independence. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 0.24" (6mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Independence is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 61°F (16.1°C) and a low-temperature of 46°F (7.8°C). 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, in September is evaluated at 102.2°F (39°C).

What are the most humid months?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Independence, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 14.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Independence, during December, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 0.24" (6mm) of accumulated snow.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) 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?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 12min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Independence have in December?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January 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 in Independence is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Independence, LA

Average temperature in December - Independence, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 61°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Independence, LA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Independence, LA

Average wind speed in December - Independence, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Independence, LA

Average humidity in December - Independence, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Independence, LA

Average rainfall in December - Independence, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (2.05").

Average rainfall days in December
Independence, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Independence, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Independence, LA

Average snowfall in December - Independence, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Independence, LA

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

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Independence, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Independence, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Independence, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Independence, LA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Independence, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Independence, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Independence, LA

Average visibility in December - Independence, LA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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