December weather forecast
Paradise, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Paradise, Louisiana, with temperature in the range of an average low of 43.9°F (6.6°C) and an average high of 58.5°F (14.7°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December correlates with a minor temperature reduction, down from November's comfortable 66.2°F (19°C) to a moderate 58.5°F (14.7°C). Paradise's temperature drops to an average low of 43.9°F (6.6°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Paradise, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.7 days and collects up to 14.29" (363mm) of precipitation.

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 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Paradise, there are 1.2 snowfall days, and 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During December, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

During December, Paradise experiences an average high-temperature of 58.5°F (14.7°C) and a low-temperature of 43.9°F (6.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is evaluated at 104°F (40°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Paradise, in December, during 8.9 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Paradise?

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Paradise have in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 9min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Paradise have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Paradise, 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
Paradise, LA

Average temperature in December - Paradise, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 58.5°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (93°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.9°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Paradise, LA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Paradise, LA

Average wind speed in December - Paradise, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

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

Average humidity in December
Paradise, LA

Average humidity in December - Paradise, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Paradise, LA

Average rainfall in December - Paradise, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.75").

Average rainfall days in December
Paradise, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Paradise, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Paradise, LA

Average snowfall in December - Paradise, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Paradise, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Paradise, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 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
Paradise, LA

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

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Paradise, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Paradise, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Paradise, LA

Average UV index in December - Paradise, 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
Paradise, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Paradise, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Paradise, LA

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

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

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