December weather forecast
Plains, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Plains, Louisiana, with an average temperature ranging between min 45.9°F (7.7°C) and max 60.6°F (15.9°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December suggests a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from an agreeable 68°F (20°C) in November to a refreshing 60.6°F (15.9°C). Plains's nighttime temperature during December is consistently averaged at a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Plains, during December, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation. In Plains, during the entire year, the rain falls for 175 days and collects up to 28.74" (730mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January and December. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 0.2" (5mm) of accumulated 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 6:45 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, 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 reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Plains, is 60.6°F (15.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 45.9°F (7.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is appraised at 104°F (40°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Plains, in December, during 13.4 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall in Plains, Louisiana, are January and December, with an average 0.2" (5mm) of accumulated snow.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Plains, Louisiana, the average day length in December is 10h and 12min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Plains, Louisiana, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

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 Plains, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Plains, LA

Average temperature in December - Plains, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 60.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 45.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Plains, LA

Average pressure in December - Plains, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Plains, LA

Average wind speed in December - Plains, 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 (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Plains, LA

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Plains, LA

Average rainfall in December - Plains, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Plains, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Plains, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Plains, LA

Average snowfall in December - Plains, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.2"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Plains, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Plains, 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
Plains, LA

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

Average sunshine days in December - Plains, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Plains, LA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Plains, LA

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Plains, LA

Average visibility in December - Plains, 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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