December weather forecast
Oretta, LA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Oretta, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 46.4°F (8°C) and 61.3°F (16.3°C).

Temperature

As December commences, the average high-temperature subtly reduces, transitioning from an agreeable 68.7°F (20.4°C) in November to an enjoyable 61.3°F (16.3°C). Oretta experiences an average low-temperature of 46.4°F (8°C) in month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Oretta, in December, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Oretta, there are 163.9 rainfall days, and 27.01" (686mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Oretta, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.7 days and aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

The high-temperature, in December, in Oretta, is 61.3°F (16.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 46.4°F (8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 104°F (40°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Oretta, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Oretta have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Oretta?

On the first day of December in Oretta, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Oretta have in December?

In Oretta, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Oretta, LA

Average temperature in December - Oretta, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 61.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.4°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Oretta, LA

Average pressure in December - Oretta, LA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"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
Oretta, LA

Average wind speed in December - Oretta, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Oretta, LA

Average humidity in December - Oretta, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

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

Average rainfall in December
Oretta, LA

Average rainfall in December - Oretta, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.1").

Average rainfall days in December
Oretta, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Oretta, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Oretta, LA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Oretta, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Oretta, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 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, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Oretta, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Oretta, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Oretta, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Oretta, LA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Oretta, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Oretta, 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 October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Oretta, LA

Average visibility in December - Oretta, LA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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