December weather forecast
Princeton, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Princeton, Louisiana, with temperature in the range of an average low of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and an average high of 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Temperature

In the transition to December, Princeton observes a minor drop in the average high-temperature, shifting from a comfortable 64.2°F (17.9°C) in November to a mild 56.3°F (13.5°C). During December, the temperature is averaged to a low of 41.9°F (5.5°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Princeton, during December, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 149.4 rainfall days, and 36.34" (923mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Princeton, in December, snow falls for 0.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.7 snowfall days, and 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 5h 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 value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Princeton, is 56.3°F (13.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Princeton, in December, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 3.39" (86mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, in Princeton, it is snowing for 0.4 days. Throughout December, 0.04" (1mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Princeton?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Princeton have in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 3min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Princeton, the average sunshine duration in December 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in December
Princeton, LA

Average temperature in December - Princeton, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (95.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Princeton, LA

Average pressure in December - Princeton, LA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Princeton, LA

Average wind speed in December - Princeton, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Princeton, LA

Average humidity in December - Princeton, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Princeton, LA

Average rainfall in December - Princeton, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Princeton, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Princeton, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Princeton, LA

Average snowfall in December - Princeton, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Princeton, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Princeton, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Princeton, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Princeton, LA
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Princeton, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Princeton, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Princeton, LA

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Princeton, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Princeton, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Princeton, LA

Average visibility in December - Princeton, LA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).

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