December weather forecast
Saranac, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Saranac, Louisiana, with temperature in the range of an average low of 44.1°F (6.7°C) and an average high of 58.1°F (14.5°C).

Temperature

Saranac experiences a moderate temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting a bit from a refreshing 65.1°F (18.4°C) in November to a moderate 58.1°F (14.5°C). In Saranac, December is marked by an average low-temperature of 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Saranac, during December, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation. In Saranac, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.1 days and collects up to 35.12" (892mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Saranac, snow does not fall in April through December.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Saranac is December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In Saranac, in December, the average high-temperature is 58.1°F (14.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 44.1°F (6.7°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Saranac, in December, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

April through December are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in December?

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

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Saranac have in December?

In Saranac, the average day length in December is 10h and 6min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Saranac have in December?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Saranac, LA

Average temperature in December - Saranac, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 58.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 44.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Saranac, LA

Average pressure in December - Saranac, LA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Saranac, LA

Average wind speed in December - Saranac, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and September (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Saranac, LA

Average humidity in December - Saranac, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Saranac, LA

Average rainfall in December - Saranac, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.13").

Average rainfall days in December
Saranac, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Saranac, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Saranac, LA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Saranac, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Saranac, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Saranac, LA
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Saranac, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Saranac, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Saranac, LA

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Saranac, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Saranac, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Saranac, LA

Average visibility in December - Saranac, 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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