December weather forecast
Pleasant Hills, LA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pleasant Hills, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature ranging between max 61.5°F (16.4°C) and min 46.4°F (8°C).

Temperature

Pleasant Hills's weather subtly changes with the onset of December, barely falling from an agreeable 68.4°F (20.2°C) in November to a comfortable 61.5°F (16.4°C). December is noted for a mean low-temperature of 46.4°F (8°C).

Humidity

In Pleasant Hills, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Pleasant Hills, 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

January and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 0.5 snowfall days, and 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Pleasant Hills, 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, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December leads to these instructions:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In Pleasant Hills, in December, the average high-temperature is 61.5°F (16.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 46.4°F (8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is estimated at 105.8°F (41°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Pleasant Hills, Louisiana, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Pleasant Hills?

In Pleasant Hills, Louisiana, during December, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. 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?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

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.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Pleasant Hills, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pleasant Hills, LA

Average temperature in December - Pleasant Hills, 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
Pleasant Hills, LA

Average pressure in December - Pleasant Hills, 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
Pleasant Hills, LA

Average wind speed in December - Pleasant Hills, 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
Pleasant Hills, LA

Average humidity in December - Pleasant Hills, 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
Pleasant Hills, LA

Average rainfall in December - Pleasant Hills, 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
Pleasant Hills, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Pleasant Hills, 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
Pleasant Hills, LA

Average snowfall in December - Pleasant Hills, 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
Pleasant Hills, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Pleasant Hills, 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
Pleasant Hills, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pleasant Hills, 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
Pleasant Hills, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Pleasant Hills, 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
Pleasant Hills, LA

Average UV index in December - Pleasant Hills, 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
Pleasant Hills, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Pleasant Hills, 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
Pleasant Hills, LA

Average visibility in December - Pleasant Hills, 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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