December weather forecast
Jena, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Jena, Louisiana, with temperature in the range of an average high of 58.1°F (14.5°C) and an average low of 43.9°F (6.6°C).

Temperature

In Jena, the average high-temperature in December slightly decreases from an enjoyable 65.3°F (18.5°C) in November to a still refreshing 58.1°F (14.5°C). Throughout December, Jena witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 43.9°F (6.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Jena, in December, during 13.3 rainfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Jena, Louisiana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.1 days and collects up to 35.43" (900mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March 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 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Jena, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.5 days and aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in December translates into this advice:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature, in December, in Jena, records 58.1°F (14.5°C), while the low-temperature is 43.9°F (6.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is appraised at 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Jena, in December, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) 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 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Jena.

What is the average length of the day in December in Jena?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Jena, LA

Average temperature in December - Jena, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 58.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.9°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Jena, LA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Jena, LA

Average wind speed in December - Jena, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Jena, LA

Average humidity in December - Jena, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Jena, LA

Average rainfall in December - Jena, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.19"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are March and April (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Jena, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Jena, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Jena, LA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Jena, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Jena, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 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
Jena, LA

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

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Jena, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Jena, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Jena, LA

Average UV index in December - Jena, 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 and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Jena, LA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Jena, LA

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

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

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