Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The commencement of December indicates a gentle shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's agreeable 68.4°F (20.2°C) to a comfortable 62.1°F (16.7°C). An average low-temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C) is expected in Ponchatoula during December.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.Rainfall
In Ponchatoula, during December, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 163.3 rainfall days, and 27.64" (702mm) 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 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Ponchatoula, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.4 days and aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Ponchatoula, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.
Sunshine
February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine, are months with the least 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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. 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. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Ponchatoula, LA
- Average high temperature in December: 62.1°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 (58.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 46.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Ponchatoula, 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 (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Ponchatoula, LA
- Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Ponchatoula, LA
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Ponchatoula, LA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.64"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.14").
Average rainfall days in December
Ponchatoula, LA
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ponchatoula, LA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (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
Ponchatoula, LA
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ponchatoula, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ponchatoula, LA
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Ponchatoula, 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
Ponchatoula, LA
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Ponchatoula, LA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, April, June, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are March, May, July and September (5mi).
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