December weather forecast
Port Fourchon, LA

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Weather in December

December in Port Fourchon brings the full experience of winter. The month typically displays the coldest temperatures of the year. The cloud cover and shorter daylight hours combine to bring a colder and festive feel to the town. Despite the transition from fall to winter, December continues to hold onto a considerable amount of rainfall. Indeed, with an average high of 64.9°F (18.3°C), December holds the banner of Port Fourchon's coldest month.

Temperature

Port Fourchon's average high-temperature in December sits at a comfortable 64.9°F (18.3°C), showing little difference from the previous month. Port Fourchon records a negligible downturn from daytime temperatures, averaging a low of 56.7°F (13.7°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Port Fourchon, in December, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 151.9 rainfall days, and 22.01" (559mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during December morphs into the following directions:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

Port Fourchon in December has an average high-temperature of 64.9°F (18.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 56.7°F (13.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What are the most humid months in Port Fourchon?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Port Fourchon, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Port Fourchon, Louisiana, in December, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Port Fourchon, snow does not fall in February through December.

Does it snow in December?

In Port Fourchon, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Port Fourchon have in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Port Fourchon have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Port Fourchon, LA

Average temperature in December - Port Fourchon, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 64.9°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (61.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 56.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (81.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (53.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Port Fourchon, LA

Average pressure in December - Port Fourchon, LA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Port Fourchon, LA

Average wind speed in December - Port Fourchon, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

Average humidity in December
Port Fourchon, LA

Average humidity in December - Port Fourchon, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Port Fourchon, LA

Average rainfall in December - Port Fourchon, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.72").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and April (0.87").

Average rainfall days in December
Port Fourchon, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Port Fourchon, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Port Fourchon, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Port Fourchon, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Port Fourchon, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Port Fourchon, LA
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Port Fourchon, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Port Fourchon, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Port Fourchon, LA

Average UV index in December - Port Fourchon, LA
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Port Fourchon, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Port Fourchon, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December
Port Fourchon, LA

Average visibility in December - Port Fourchon, LA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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