December weather forecast
Jonesboro, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Jonesboro, Louisiana, with an average temperature varying between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 56.5°F (13.6°C).

Temperature

The start of December signals a gentle decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a comfortable 64.6°F (18.1°C) in November to a still refreshing 56.5°F (13.6°C). Throughout December, Jonesboro anticipates an average low-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Jonesboro, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.4 days and collects up to 35.08" (891mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.6 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 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

The high-temperature during December is 56.5°F (13.6°C) and the low-temperature is 42.4°F (5.8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 102.2°F (39°C).

What are the most humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Jonesboro?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Jonesboro, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:16 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 in Jonesboro?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Jonesboro, LA

Average temperature in December - Jonesboro, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Jonesboro, LA

Average pressure in December - Jonesboro, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Jonesboro, LA

Average wind speed in December - Jonesboro, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Jonesboro, LA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Jonesboro, LA

Average rainfall in December - Jonesboro, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Jonesboro, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Jonesboro, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Jonesboro, LA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.16").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Jonesboro, LA

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (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
Jonesboro, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Jonesboro, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Jonesboro, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Jonesboro, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Jonesboro, LA

Average UV index in December - Jonesboro, 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
Jonesboro, LA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Jonesboro, LA

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

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

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