December weather forecast
Jackson, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Jackson, Louisiana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 60.1°F (15.6°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature slightly decreases in December, shifting from 67.1°F (19.5°C) in November to a still refreshing 60.1°F (15.6°C). December witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Jackson, during December, the rain falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation. In Jackson, Louisiana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 179.3 days and collects up to 37.24" (946mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 0.6 snowfall days, and 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in December leads to these guidelines:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Jackson, is 60.1°F (15.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 45.5°F (7.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is evaluated at 104°F (40°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Jackson, in December, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 3.58" (91mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Jackson, Louisiana.

How many hours of daylight does Jackson have in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 11min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Jackson?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, in Jackson, Louisiana, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Jackson have in December?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Jackson, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Jackson, LA

Average temperature in December - Jackson, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 60.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 45.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Jackson, LA

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

Average wind speed in December
Jackson, LA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Jackson, LA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Jackson, LA

Average rainfall in December - Jackson, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.58"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Jackson, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Jackson, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Jackson, LA

Average snowfall in December - Jackson, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (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
Jackson, LA

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

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Jackson, 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
Jackson, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Jackson, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Jackson, LA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Jackson, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Jackson, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Jackson, LA

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

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

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