December weather forecast
Louisiana, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Louisiana, Missouri, with an average temperature varying between 40.5°F (4.7°C) and 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

The onset of December brings a small change in high-temperatures, falling from a fresh 51.6°F (10.9°C) in November to a wintry 40.5°F (4.7°C). Louisiana's nights in December experience an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Humidity

In Louisiana, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Louisiana, during December, the rain falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Louisiana, there are 142.7 rainfall days, and 27.64" (702mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Louisiana, in December, during 4.5 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Louisiana, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.1 days and aggregates up to 9.45" (240mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 40.5°F (4.7°C) and 28.2°F (-2.1°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Louisiana, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Louisiana, in December, it is raining for 7.6 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Louisiana have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Louisiana have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Louisiana, Missouri, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Louisiana, MO

Average temperature in December - Louisiana, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Louisiana, MO

Average pressure in December - Louisiana, MO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Louisiana, MO

Average wind speed in December - Louisiana, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Louisiana, MO

Average humidity in December - Louisiana, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Louisiana, MO

Average rainfall in December - Louisiana, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Louisiana, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Louisiana, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Louisiana, MO

Average snowfall in December - Louisiana, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Louisiana, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Louisiana, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Louisiana, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Louisiana, MO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Louisiana, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Louisiana, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Louisiana, MO

Average UV index in December - Louisiana, MO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Louisiana, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Louisiana, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Louisiana, MO

Average visibility in December - Louisiana, MO
  • 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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