December weather forecast
Poydras, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an enjoyable month in Poydras, Louisiana, with an average temperature ranging between min 52.7°F (11.5°C) and max 63.5°F (17.5°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, the average high-temperature registers at a comfortable 63.5°F (17.5°C), subtly different from November's 68.7°F (20.4°C). An average low-temperature of 52.7°F (11.5°C) marks the nights in Poydras throughout December.

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Poydras, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146.1 rainfall days, and 16.85" (428mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall days are January and December, with an average of 0.1 snowfall days.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Poydras?

The high-temperature, in December, in Poydras, records 63.5°F (17.5°C), while the low-temperature is 52.7°F (11.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Poydras, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall days are January and December, with an average of 0.1 snowfall days.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, there are 0.1 snowfall days.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Poydras, Louisiana, the average day length in December is 10h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Poydras?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Poydras have in December?

In Poydras, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Poydras?

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Poydras, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Poydras, LA

Average temperature in December - Poydras, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 63.5°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 52.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (48.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Poydras, LA

Average pressure in December - Poydras, LA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Poydras, LA

Average wind speed in December - Poydras, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Poydras, LA

Average humidity in December - Poydras, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Poydras, LA

Average rainfall in December - Poydras, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Poydras, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Poydras, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.6 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Poydras, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Poydras, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (0.1 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
Poydras, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Poydras, 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 1min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Poydras, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Poydras, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7 days).

Average UV index in December
Poydras, LA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Poydras, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Poydras, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Poydras, LA

Average visibility in December - Poydras, 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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