December weather forecast
Oil City, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Oil City, Louisiana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55.8°F (13.2°C) and 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Temperature

December signals a slight drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's comfortable 63.5°F (17.5°C) to a moderate 55.8°F (13.2°C). An average low-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C) is noted during the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Oil City, during December, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 149.6 rainfall days, and 35.63" (905mm) 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 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.1 snowfall days, and 1.26" (32mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature, in December, in Oil City, is 55.8°F (13.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 41.2°F (5.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 12.4 days. Throughout December, 3.62" (92mm) 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 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Oil City?

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

How many hours of daylight does Oil City have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Oil City?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Oil City have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Oil City is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Oil City, LA

Average temperature in December - Oil City, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (95°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Oil City, LA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Oil City, LA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Oil City, LA

Average humidity in December - Oil City, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Oil City, LA

Average rainfall in December - Oil City, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.62"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.84").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Oil City, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Oil City, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Oil City, LA

Average snowfall in December - Oil City, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Oil City, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Oil City, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 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
Oil City, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Oil City, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Oil City, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Oil City, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Oil City, LA

Average UV index in December - Oil City, 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, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Oil City, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Oil City, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

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

Average visibility in December
Oil City, LA

Average visibility in December - Oil City, LA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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