December weather forecast
Sikes, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Sikes, Louisiana, with an average temperature ranging between min 42.6°F (5.9°C) and max 57.4°F (14.1°C).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a small decrease in the average high-temperature, moderately receding from a refreshing 65.3°F (18.5°C) in November to a mild 57.4°F (14.1°C). Sikes experiences an average low-temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C) in month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Sikes, in December, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sikes, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.3 days and collects up to 16.42" (417mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Sikes. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Sikes, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.6 days and aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of December, in Sikes, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.8h 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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following instructions:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

The high-temperature during December is 57.4°F (14.1°C) and the low-temperature is 42.6°F (5.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is appraised at 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Sikes, in December, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Sikes have in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Sikes?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What are the months with 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 Sikes, 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 the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sikes, LA

Average temperature in December - Sikes, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Sikes, LA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sikes, LA

Average wind speed in December - Sikes, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Sikes, LA

Average humidity in December - Sikes, 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
Sikes, LA

Average rainfall in December - Sikes, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.94").

Average rainfall days in December
Sikes, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Sikes, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sikes, LA

Average snowfall in December - Sikes, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sikes, LA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 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
Sikes, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sikes, 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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sikes, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Sikes, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Sikes, LA

Average UV index in December - Sikes, 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
Sikes, LA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Sikes, LA

Average visibility in December - Sikes, 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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