December weather forecast
Ville Platte, LA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ville Platte, is still a mild month, with an average temperature varying between 45.7°F (7.6°C) and 60.1°F (15.6°C).

Temperature

During the shift to December, a minor reduction in average high-temperature is observed, shifting from an enjoyable 67.5°F (19.7°C) in November to a mild 60.1°F (15.6°C). The low-temperature averages to a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Ville Platte, during December, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation. In Ville Platte, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.4 days and collects up to 11.46" (291mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, there are 0.1 snowfall days. In Ville Platte, Louisiana, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.6 days.

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 6:49 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Ville Platte in December?

In Ville Platte, in December, the average high-temperature is 60.1°F (15.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 45.7°F (7.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is computed to be 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in Ville Platte in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout December, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, there are 0.1 snowfall days.

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 Ville Platte have in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 12min.

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 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Ville Platte, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

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.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Ville Platte, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ville Platte, LA

Average temperature in December - Ville Platte, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 60.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 45.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Ville Platte, LA

Average pressure in December - Ville Platte, LA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ville Platte, LA

Average wind speed in December - Ville Platte, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Ville Platte, LA

Average humidity in December - Ville Platte, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

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

Average rainfall in December
Ville Platte, LA

Average rainfall in December - Ville Platte, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Ville Platte, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Ville Platte, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.4 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Ville Platte, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Ville Platte, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 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
Ville Platte, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ville Platte, 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ville Platte, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Ville Platte, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Ville Platte, LA

Average UV index in December - Ville Platte, LA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Ville Platte, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Ville Platte, 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 October (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Ville Platte, LA

Average visibility in December - Ville Platte, LA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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