December weather forecast
Rhodes, LA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rhodes, is still a comfortable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 61.9°F (16.6°C) and 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December indicates a gentle shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C) to a comfortable 61.9°F (16.6°C). The nighttime temperature, during December, averages of 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Rhodes, in December, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 3.43" (87mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 187.5 rainfall days, and 40" (1016mm) 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 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Rhodes, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.4 days and aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Rhodes, Louisiana, is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 61.9°F (16.6°C) and 46.9°F (8.3°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 105.8°F (41°C).

What is the most humid month in Rhodes?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Rhodes, in December, during 14.3 rainfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows in Rhodes. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Rhodes?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Rhodes?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Rhodes, LA

Average temperature in December - Rhodes, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 61.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (43.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Rhodes, LA

Average pressure in December - Rhodes, 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 and August (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Rhodes, LA

Average wind speed in December - Rhodes, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Rhodes, LA

Average humidity in December - Rhodes, 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
Rhodes, LA

Average rainfall in December - Rhodes, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.47").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Rhodes, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Rhodes, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rhodes, LA

Average snowfall in December - Rhodes, 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
Rhodes, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Rhodes, 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 February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rhodes, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rhodes, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Rhodes, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Rhodes, LA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Rhodes, LA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Rhodes, LA

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

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

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