December weather forecast
Tendal, LA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Tendal, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 56.5°F (13.6°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving subtly from a refreshing 64.2°F (17.9°C) in November to a moderate 56.5°F (13.6°C). Tendal, in the month of December, anticipates a consistent average low-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.2 days. Throughout December, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 160.1 rainfall days, and 38.43" (976mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.3 snowfall days, and 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 6:49 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, in Tendal, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December 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 value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Tendal in December?

Tendal in December has an average high-temperature of 56.5°F (13.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Tendal, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Tendal, in December, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 3.5" (89mm) 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?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, in Tendal, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Tendal, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Tendal, LA

Average pressure in December - Tendal, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Tendal, LA

Average wind speed in December - Tendal, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Tendal, LA

Average humidity in December - Tendal, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Tendal, LA

Average rainfall in December - Tendal, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

Average rainfall days in December
Tendal, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Tendal, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tendal, LA

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

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

Average snowfall days in December
Tendal, LA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.9 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
Tendal, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tendal, 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 June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tendal, LA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Tendal, LA

Average UV index in December - Tendal, 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
Tendal, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Tendal, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

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

Average visibility in December
Tendal, LA

Average visibility in December - Tendal, 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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