December weather forecast
Mason, LA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mason, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 57°F (13.9°C).

Temperature

With the arrival of December, Mason experiences a modest decline in average high-temperatures, transitioning from a comfortable 64.9°F (18.3°C) in November to a moderate 57°F (13.9°C). Mason's nighttime temperature during December is consistently averaged at a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity 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

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.9 snowfall days, and 0.87" (22mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.9h 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 health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in December leads to these guidelines:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Mason, is 57°F (13.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 43.7°F (6.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Mason, 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 snowing?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Mason?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, 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 is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Mason, 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 Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Mason, LA

Average temperature in December - Mason, 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
Mason, LA

Average pressure in December - Mason, 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
Mason, LA

Average wind speed in December - Mason, 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
Mason, LA

Average humidity in December - Mason, 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
Mason, LA

Average rainfall in December - Mason, 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
Mason, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Mason, 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
Mason, LA

Average snowfall in December - Mason, 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
Mason, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Mason, 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
Mason, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mason, 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
Mason, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Mason, 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
Mason, LA

Average UV index in December - Mason, 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
Mason, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Mason, 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
Mason, LA

Average visibility in December - Mason, 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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