December weather forecast
Meraux, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Meraux, Louisiana, with an average temperature ranging between min 52.7°F (11.5°C) and max 63.5°F (17.5°C).

Temperature

The advent of December reveals an average high-temperature of a comfortable 63.5°F (17.5°C), showing minimal difference from the prior month. Meraux, during the month of December, experiences an average low-temperature of 52.7°F (11.5°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 77%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In December, in Meraux, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 146.1 rainfall days, and 16.85" (428mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall days are January and December, with an average of 0.1 snowfall days.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:10 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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Meraux, is 63.5°F (17.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 52.7°F (11.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Meraux is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Meraux?

In Meraux, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall days are January and December, with an average of 0.1 snowfall days.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, there are 0.1 snowfall days.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Meraux have in December?

In Meraux, the average day length in December is 10h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Meraux have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Meraux, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Meraux, LA

Average temperature in December - Meraux, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 63.5°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 52.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (48.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Meraux, LA

Average pressure in December - Meraux, LA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Meraux, LA

Average wind speed in December - Meraux, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Meraux, LA

Average humidity in December - Meraux, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Meraux, LA

Average rainfall in December - Meraux, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Meraux, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Meraux, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.6 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Meraux, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Meraux, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (0.1 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
Meraux, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Meraux, LA
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 2min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Meraux, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Meraux, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7 days).

Average UV index in December
Meraux, LA

Average UV index in December - Meraux, LA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Meraux, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Meraux, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Meraux, LA

Average visibility in December - Meraux, 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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