December weather forecast
Lena, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Lena, Louisiana, with an average temperature ranging between min 43.7°F (6.5°C) and max 58.5°F (14.7°C).

Temperature

The transition into December is accompanied by a slight temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a comfortable 66.2°F (19°C) in November to a still refreshing 58.5°F (14.7°C). Throughout the month of December, Lena sees a steady low-temperature average of 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Lena, during December, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation. In Lena, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.5 days and collects up to 34.8" (884mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.5 snowfall days, and 0.83" (21mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Lena, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.7h 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Lena, is 58.5°F (14.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 43.7°F (6.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is computed to be 104°F (40°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Lena, during December, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 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?

The average day length in December is 10h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat 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
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Average temperature in December
Lena, LA

Average temperature in December - Lena, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 58.5°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 (55.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Lena, LA

Average pressure in December - Lena, 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
Lena, LA

Average wind speed in December - Lena, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Lena, LA

Average humidity in December - Lena, 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
Lena, LA

Average rainfall in December - Lena, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Lena, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Lena, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lena, LA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lena, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Lena, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 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
Lena, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lena, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lena, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Lena, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Lena, LA

Average UV index in December - Lena, 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
Lena, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Lena, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Lena, LA

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

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

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