Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The onset of December brings a small shift in high-temperatures, falling from a pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C) in November to a refreshing 61.5°F (16.4°C). An average low-temperature of 48°F (8.9°C) is noted during the nights in December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
In Lake Charles, in December, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 3.31" (84mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 182.1 rainfall days, and 39.25" (997mm) of precipitation is accumulated.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. In Lake Charles, Louisiana, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.4 days and aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in December translates into this advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in December?
What is the average humidity in December?
How much does it rain in December?
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What is the month with the shortest days?
How many hours of daylight does Lake Charles have in December?
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Lake Charles?
How long on average sun shines in December?
When is the lowest UV index in Lake Charles?
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Average temperature in December
Lake Charles, LA
- Average high temperature in December: 61.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 48°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (44.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Lake Charles, LA
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Lake Charles, LA
- Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).
Average humidity in December
Lake Charles, LA
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Lake Charles, LA
- Average rainfall in December: 3.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.75").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.32").
Average rainfall days in December
Lake Charles, LA
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Lake Charles, LA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Lake Charles, 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 February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lake Charles, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Lake Charles, LA
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Lake Charles, 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
Lake Charles, LA
- Average cloud cover in December: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in December
Lake Charles, 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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