December weather forecast
Turps, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Turps, Louisiana, with temperature in the range of an average high of 61.3°F (16.3°C) and an average low of 46.4°F (8°C).

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a soft drop in the average high-temperature, subtly decreasing from November's pleasant 68.7°F (20.4°C) to a refreshing 61.3°F (16.3°C). The average low-temperature of 46.4°F (8°C) is witnessed during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 163.9 rainfall days, and 27.01" (686mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Turps, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.7 days and aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in December leads to these recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Turps, records 61.3°F (16.3°C), while the low-temperature is 46.4°F (8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 104°F (40°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Turps?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Turps have in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index in Turps is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Turps, LA

Average temperature in December - Turps, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 61.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.4°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Turps, LA

Average pressure in December - Turps, LA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Turps, LA

Average wind speed in December - Turps, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Turps, LA

Average humidity in December - Turps, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Turps, LA

Average rainfall in December - Turps, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.1").

Average rainfall days in December
Turps, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Turps, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Turps, LA

Average snowfall in December - Turps, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Turps, LA

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

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

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Turps, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Turps, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Turps, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Turps, LA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Turps, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Turps, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Turps, LA

Average visibility in December - Turps, LA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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