December weather forecast
Petite Place, LA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Petite Place, is still a comfortable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 61.5°F (16.4°C) and an average low of 46.4°F (8°C).

Temperature

A mild shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from an agreeable 68.4°F (20.2°C) in November to an enjoyable 61.5°F (16.4°C). An average minimum temperature of 46.4°F (8°C) is recorded during the month of December.

Humidity

In Petite Place, Louisiana, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Petite Place, during December, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 177.1 rainfall days, and 36.1" (917mm) 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 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Petite Place, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.5 days and aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Petite Place, Louisiana, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Petite Place, is 61.5°F (16.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 46.4°F (8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 105.8°F (41°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout December, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows in Petite Place, Louisiana. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) 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?

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

What time are sunrise and 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, in Petite Place, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Petite Place have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Petite Place, LA

Average temperature in December - Petite Place, 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
Petite Place, LA

Average pressure in December - Petite Place, 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
Petite Place, LA

Average wind speed in December - Petite Place, 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
Petite Place, LA

Average humidity in December - Petite Place, 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
Petite Place, LA

Average rainfall in December - Petite Place, 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
Petite Place, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Petite Place, 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
Petite Place, LA

Average snowfall in December - Petite Place, 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
Petite Place, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Petite Place, 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
Petite Place, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Petite Place, 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
Petite Place, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Petite Place, 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
Petite Place, LA

Average UV index in December - Petite Place, 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
Petite Place, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Petite Place, 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
Petite Place, LA

Average visibility in December - Petite Place, 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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