December weather forecast
Rost, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a comfortable month in Rost, Louisiana, with temperature in the range of an average low of 50.9°F (10.5°C) and an average high of 63.7°F (17.6°C).

Temperature

The advent of December brings a subtle shift in temperature, with the average high moving from an agreeable 69.1°F (20.6°C) in November to a refreshing 63.7°F (17.6°C). Throughout December nights, Rost experiences a consistent temperature average of 50.9°F (10.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Rost, during the entire year, the rain falls for 180.8 days and collects up to 33.39" (848mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, there are 0.1 snowfall days. In Rost, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.3 days.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

During December, Rost experiences an average high-temperature of 63.7°F (17.6°C) and a low-temperature of 50.9°F (10.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 98.6°F (37°C).

What are the most humid months?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months in Rost.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Rost, during December, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

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.

How many hours of daylight does Rost have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Rost?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:12 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 many hours of sunshine does Rost have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

When is 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
Rost, LA

Average temperature in December - Rost, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 63.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 50.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (77.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (47.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Rost, LA

Average pressure in December - Rost, 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
Rost, LA

Average wind speed in December - Rost, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Rost, LA

Average humidity in December - Rost, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Rost, LA

Average rainfall in December - Rost, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Rost, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Rost, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.4 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Rost, LA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.2 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
Rost, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rost, 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: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rost, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Rost, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Rost, LA

Average UV index in December - Rost, 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
Rost, LA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Rost, LA

Average visibility in December - Rost, 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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