December weather forecast
Riverview, LA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Riverview, is still a comfortable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 61.7°F (16.5°C) and an average low of 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Temperature

Riverview observes a small decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's pleasant 68.7°F (20.4°C) to an enjoyable 61.7°F (16.5°C). December nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Riverview, Louisiana, in December, during 6.5 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 96.2 rainfall days, and 7.05" (179mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Riverview are January and December. 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 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.8h of 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 reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 61.7°F (16.5°C) and 46.9°F (8.3°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is appraised at 105.8°F (41°C).

What is the most humid month?

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 Riverview, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Riverview, in December, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation.

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 in Riverview?

The month with the shortest days in Riverview is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Riverview have in December?

In Riverview, the average day length in December is 10h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Riverview, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Riverview, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Riverview, LA

Average temperature in December - Riverview, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 61.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Riverview, LA

Average pressure in December - Riverview, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Riverview, LA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Riverview, LA

Average humidity in December - Riverview, 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 (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Riverview, LA

Average rainfall in December - Riverview, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.1").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and September (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Riverview, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Riverview, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.6 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Riverview, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Riverview, 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
Riverview, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Riverview, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Riverview, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Riverview, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Riverview, LA

Average UV index in December - Riverview, 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
Riverview, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Riverview, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Riverview, LA

Average visibility in December - Riverview, LA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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