December weather forecast
Shady Oaks, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Shady Oaks, Louisiana, with an average temperature ranging between max 58.5°F (14.7°C) and min 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December signals a subtle shift in temperature, down from 66.4°F (19.1°C) in November to a still refreshing 58.5°F (14.7°C). During December, the temperature tends to dip to an average of 44.2°F (6.8°C) at night.

Humidity

In Shady Oaks, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Shady Oaks, Louisiana, in December, during 11.3 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Shady Oaks, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.3 days and collects up to 23.66" (601mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Shady Oaks, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.6 days and aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 in December translates into these instructions:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 58.5°F (14.7°C) and 44.2°F (6.8°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is estimated at 104°F (40°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Shady Oaks?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Shady Oaks?

In Shady Oaks, the average day length in December is 10h and 9min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Shady Oaks?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Shady Oaks, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Shady Oaks have in December?

In Shady Oaks, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Shady Oaks, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Shady Oaks, LA

Average temperature in December - Shady Oaks, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 58.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 44.2°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Shady Oaks, LA

Average pressure in December - Shady Oaks, LA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Shady Oaks, LA

Average wind speed in December - Shady Oaks, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Shady Oaks, LA

Average humidity in December - Shady Oaks, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Shady Oaks, LA

Average rainfall in December - Shady Oaks, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.22").

Average rainfall days in December
Shady Oaks, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Shady Oaks, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Shady Oaks, LA

Average snowfall in December - Shady Oaks, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Shady Oaks, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Shady Oaks, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Shady Oaks, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shady Oaks, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Shady Oaks, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Shady Oaks, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Shady Oaks, LA

Average UV index in December - Shady Oaks, 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
Shady Oaks, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Shady Oaks, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Shady Oaks, LA

Average visibility in December - Shady Oaks, LA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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