December weather forecast
Saint James, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an enjoyable month in Saint James, Louisiana, with temperature in the range of an average high of 63°F (17.2°C) and an average low of 49.5°F (9.7°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Saint James's average high-temperature slightly adjusts, moderately receding from November's agreeable 68.9°F (20.5°C) to an enjoyable 63°F (17.2°C). In the month of December, the temperature in Saint James, Louisiana, generally rests at an average low of 49.5°F (9.7°C).

Humidity

February, July through September and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months in Saint James.

Rainfall

In Saint James, Louisiana, in December, during 12.8 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Saint James, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.6 days and collects up to 30.2" (767mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In December, in Saint James, the average high-temperature is 63°F (17.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 49.5°F (9.7°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are February, July through September and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Saint James, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Saint James, in December, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

February through December are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in December?

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

What is the month with the shortest days in Saint James?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Saint James have in December?

The average day length in December in Saint James is 10h and 15min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:14 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 Saint James have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Saint James?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Saint James, LA

Average temperature in December - Saint James, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 63°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 49.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (75.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (45.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Saint James, LA

Average pressure in December - Saint James, 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
Saint James, LA

Average wind speed in December - Saint James, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Saint James, LA

Average humidity in December - Saint James, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, July, August, September and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Saint James, LA

Average rainfall in December - Saint James, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.88").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.26").

Average rainfall days in December
Saint James, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Saint James, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Saint James, LA

Average snowfall in December - Saint James, 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
Saint James, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Saint James, 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
Saint James, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Saint James, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Saint James, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Saint James, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Saint James, LA

Average UV index in December - Saint James, LA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
Saint James, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Saint James, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Saint James, LA

Average visibility in December - Saint James, 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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