December weather forecast
La Branche, LA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in La Branche, is still a comfortable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 50.9°F (10.5°C) and 63.7°F (17.6°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December includes a gentle temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping a bit from an agreeable 69.1°F (20.6°C) in November to a comfortable 63.7°F (17.6°C). During December, the temperature in La Branche is averaged to a low of 50.9°F (10.5°C) at night.

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In La Branche, in December, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation. In La Branche, during the entire year, the rain falls for 180.8 days and collects up to 33.39" (848mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows in La Branche. Throughout December, there are 0.1 snowfall days. In La Branche, Louisiana, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.3 days.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 in December translates into these instructions:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In La Branche, in December, the average high-temperature is 63.7°F (17.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 50.9°F (10.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the most humid month in La Branche?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In La Branche, during December, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, there are 0.1 snowfall days.

What is the month with the shortest days in La Branche?

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 15min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does La Branche have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index 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 snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
La Branche, LA

Average temperature in December - La Branche, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 63.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 50.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (77.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (47.3°F).

Average pressure in December
La Branche, LA

Average pressure in December - La Branche, LA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
La Branche, LA

Average wind speed in December - La Branche, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
La Branche, LA

Average humidity in December - La Branche, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
La Branche, LA

Average rainfall in December - La Branche, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
La Branche, LA

Average rainfall days in December - La Branche, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.4 days).

Average snowfall days in December
La Branche, LA

Average snowfall days in December - La Branche, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
La Branche, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - La Branche, 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: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
La Branche, LA

Average sunshine days in December - La Branche, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.8 days).

Average UV index in December
La Branche, LA

Average UV index in December - La Branche, LA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
La Branche, LA

Average cloud cover in December - La Branche, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
La Branche, LA

Average visibility in December - La Branche, LA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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