December weather forecast
Perkins, LA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Perkins, is still a comfortable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 61.3°F (16.3°C) and an average low of 46.4°F (8°C).

Temperature

December's arrival signals a moderate reduction in the average high-temperature, easing from an agreeable 68.7°F (20.4°C) in November to a comfortable 61.3°F (16.3°C). Perkins observes an average low-temperature of 46.4°F (8°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Perkins, in December, during 12.3 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Perkins, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.9 days and collects up to 27.01" (686mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January and December are months with snowfall. 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 Perkins, Louisiana, 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

Perkins in December has an average high-temperature of 61.3°F (16.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 46.4°F (8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 104°F (40°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 Perkins, in December, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

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 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

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.

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 long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Perkins, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Perkins, LA

Average temperature in December - Perkins, 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
Perkins, LA

Average pressure in December - Perkins, 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
Perkins, LA

Average wind speed in December - Perkins, 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
Perkins, LA

Average humidity in December - Perkins, 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
Perkins, LA

Average rainfall in December - Perkins, 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
Perkins, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Perkins, 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
Perkins, LA

Average snowfall in December - Perkins, 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
Perkins, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Perkins, 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
Perkins, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Perkins, 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
Perkins, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Perkins, 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
Perkins, LA

Average UV index in December - Perkins, 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
Perkins, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Perkins, 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
Perkins, LA

Average visibility in December - Perkins, 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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