December weather forecast
Sheridan, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Sheridan, Louisiana, with temperature in the range of an average low of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and an average high of 61°F (16.1°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a minor reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's enjoyable 67.3°F (19.6°C) to a still comfortable 61°F (16.1°C). Throughout December, Sheridan anticipates an average low-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Sheridan, in December, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sheridan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168 days and collects up to 29.57" (751mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 0.24" (6mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Sheridan in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Sheridan, is 61°F (16.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 45.5°F (7.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is appraised at 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 81%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Sheridan is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout December, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 0.24" (6mm) of accumulated snow.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Sheridan have in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Sheridan, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 61°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 (58.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 45.5°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (73.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Sheridan, LA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sheridan, LA

Average wind speed in December - Sheridan, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Sheridan, LA

Average humidity in December - Sheridan, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Sheridan, LA

Average rainfall in December - Sheridan, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Sheridan, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Sheridan, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sheridan, LA

Average snowfall in December - Sheridan, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sheridan, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Sheridan, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
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 June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sheridan, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Sheridan, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Sheridan, LA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Sheridan, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Sheridan, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Sheridan, LA

Average visibility in December - Sheridan, LA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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