December weather forecast
Roanoke, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Roanoke, Louisiana, with temperature in the range of an average high of 61.7°F (16.5°C) and an average low of 47.7°F (8.7°C).

Temperature

Roanoke's progression into December involves a minor drop in the average high-temperature, slightly receding from a pleasant 68.2°F (20.1°C) in November to an enjoyable 61.7°F (16.5°C). Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 47.7°F (8.7°C) in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Roanoke, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Roanoke, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.2 days and collects up to 16.42" (417mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Roanoke, snow does not fall in February through December.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in December leads to these guidelines:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Roanoke?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 61.7°F (16.5°C) and 47.7°F (8.7°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Roanoke?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Roanoke, Louisiana, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

February through December are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in December?

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

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Roanoke have in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 47.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (44.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Roanoke, LA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Roanoke, LA

Average wind speed in December - Roanoke, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Roanoke, LA

Average humidity in December - Roanoke, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Roanoke, LA

Average rainfall in December - Roanoke, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.02").

Average rainfall days in December
Roanoke, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Roanoke, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Roanoke, LA

Average snowfall in December - Roanoke, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Roanoke, LA

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

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Roanoke, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Roanoke, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Roanoke, LA

Average UV index in December - Roanoke, 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
Roanoke, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Roanoke, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Roanoke, LA

Average visibility in December - Roanoke, 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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