December weather forecast
Sheltons, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Sheltons, Louisiana, with an average temperature varying between 56.1°F (13.4°C) and 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Temperature

December heralds a minor drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's enjoyable 63.9°F (17.7°C) to a still refreshing 56.1°F (13.4°C). Sheltons, during the month of December, experiences an average low-temperature of 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Sheltons, during December, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 153.5 rainfall days, and 36.14" (918mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Sheltons, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Sheltons, the average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during December leads to these advisories:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

During December, Sheltons experiences an average high-temperature of 56.1°F (13.4°C) and a low-temperature of 42.1°F (5.6°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sheltons?

In Sheltons, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Sheltons, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 3.31" (84mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

April through December are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in December?

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

What is the month with the shortest days in Sheltons?

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Sheltons have in December?

In Sheltons, the average day length in December is 10h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sheltons have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Sheltons?

In Sheltons, 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
Sheltons, LA

Average temperature in December - Sheltons, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Sheltons, LA

Average pressure in December - Sheltons, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sheltons, LA

Average wind speed in December - Sheltons, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Sheltons, LA

Average humidity in December - Sheltons, 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
Sheltons, LA

Average rainfall in December - Sheltons, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Sheltons, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Sheltons, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sheltons, LA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sheltons, LA

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

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

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sheltons, LA
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sheltons, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Sheltons, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Sheltons, LA

Average UV index in December - Sheltons, 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
Sheltons, LA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Sheltons, LA

Average visibility in December - Sheltons, 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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