December weather forecast
Lorelein, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Lorelein, Louisiana, with temperature in the range of an average high of 57°F (13.9°C) and an average low of 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

Lorelein's transition into December involves a gentle shift in temperature, receding from a comfortable 64.9°F (18.3°C) in November to a mild 57°F (13.9°C). During the month of December, the temperature falls to an average of 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout December, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 163.6 rainfall days, and 37.48" (952mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Lorelein, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.9 days and aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:12 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 moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Lorelein in December?

In Lorelein, 57°F (13.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 43.7°F (6.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is estimated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout December, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December in Lorelein?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Lorelein, 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 the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lorelein, LA

Average temperature in December - Lorelein, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 57°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Lorelein, LA

Average pressure in December - Lorelein, LA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"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
Lorelein, LA

Average wind speed in December - Lorelein, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Lorelein, LA

Average humidity in December - Lorelein, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Lorelein, LA

Average rainfall in December - Lorelein, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (2.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Lorelein, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Lorelein, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lorelein, LA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lorelein, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Lorelein, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.7 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
Lorelein, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lorelein, 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 June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lorelein, LA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Lorelein, LA

Average UV index in December - Lorelein, 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
Lorelein, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Lorelein, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Lorelein, LA

Average visibility in December - Lorelein, 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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