December weather forecast
Start, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Start, Louisiana, with an average temperature ranging between min 43.2°F (6.2°C) and max 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Temperature

A modest decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a refreshing 64.6°F (18.1°C) in November to a moderate 56.3°F (13.5°C). Start, in December, observes a steady average low-temperature of 43.2°F (6.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout December, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Start, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.1 days and collects up to 36.1" (917mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Start?

In Start, 56.3°F (13.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 43.2°F (6.2°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is computed to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Start, during December, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

April through December are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in December?

In Start, 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 Start have in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Start have in December?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Start?

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 Start?

In Start, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average UV index
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Average temperature in December
Start, LA

Average temperature in December - Start, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.2°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 (39.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Start, LA

Average pressure in December - Start, 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
Start, LA

Average wind speed in December - Start, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Start, LA

Average humidity in December - Start, 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 (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Start, LA

Average rainfall in December - Start, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Start, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Start, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Start, LA

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

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.16").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Start, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Start, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 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
Start, LA

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

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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Start, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Start, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Start, LA

Average UV index in December - Start, 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
Start, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Start, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Start, LA

Average visibility in December - Start, 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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