December weather forecast
Merrydale, LA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Merrydale, is also an enjoyable month, with an average temperature varying between 61.5°F (16.4°C) and 46.4°F (8°C).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a small decrease in the average high-temperature, moderately receding from a pleasant 68.4°F (20.2°C) in November to a comfortable 61.5°F (16.4°C). In Merrydale, an average nighttime temperature of 46.4°F (8°C) is expected during December.

Humidity

In Merrydale, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Merrydale, in December, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 177.1 rainfall days, and 36.1" (917mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Merrydale, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.5 days and aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5h 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 61.5°F (16.4°C) and a low-temperature of 46.4°F (8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 105.8°F (41°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 Merrydale, in December, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Merrydale have in December?

In Merrydale, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Merrydale, LA

Average temperature in December - Merrydale, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 61.5°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Merrydale, LA

Average pressure in December - Merrydale, LA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Merrydale, LA

Average wind speed in December - Merrydale, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Merrydale, LA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Merrydale, LA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Merrydale, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Merrydale, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Merrydale, LA

Average snowfall in December - Merrydale, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Merrydale, LA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Merrydale, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Merrydale, LA
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Merrydale, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Merrydale, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Merrydale, LA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Merrydale, LA

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Merrydale, LA

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

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

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