December weather forecast
McKenzie, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in McKenzie, Louisiana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.6°F (4.8°C) and 55.4°F (13°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December suggests a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 63.5°F (17.5°C) in November to a mild 55.4°F (13°C). McKenzie records an average low of 40.6°F (4.8°C) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.2 days. Throughout December, 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In McKenzie, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.6 days and collects up to 39.09" (993mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.4 snowfall days, and 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in McKenzie is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in December translates into this advice:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In December, in McKenzie, the average high-temperature is 55.4°F (13°C), and the average low-temperature is 40.6°F (4.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is appraised at 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In McKenzie, during December, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does McKenzie have in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in McKenzie?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in McKenzie?

In McKenzie, Louisiana, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
McKenzie, LA

Average temperature in December - McKenzie, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.9°F).

Average pressure in December
McKenzie, LA

Average pressure in December - McKenzie, 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
McKenzie, LA

Average wind speed in December - McKenzie, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
McKenzie, LA

Average humidity in December - McKenzie, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (70%).

Average rainfall in December
McKenzie, LA

Average rainfall in December - McKenzie, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.7"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").

Average rainfall days in December
McKenzie, LA

Average rainfall days in December - McKenzie, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
McKenzie, LA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
McKenzie, LA

Average snowfall days in December - McKenzie, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.1 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
McKenzie, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - McKenzie, LA
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
McKenzie, LA

Average sunshine days in December - McKenzie, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
McKenzie, LA

Average UV index in December - McKenzie, 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
McKenzie, LA

Average cloud cover in December - McKenzie, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
McKenzie, LA

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

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

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