December weather forecast
Abbeville, LA

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Weather in December

December in Abbeville signifies the official advent of winter, with temperatures dropping further. It is characterized by cooler days, minimal rainfall, and increased cloudiness. December shares the mantle with January, recording the lowest temperatures of the year, dropping down to 49.3°F (9.6°C). This month is also known for its dull, shorter days as daylight hours start to decrease. Overall, December weather confirms the arrival of winter and induces a damp and cooler climate.

Temperature

The onset of December in Abbeville results in a small decrease in the average high-temperature, moderately receding from an agreeable 68.7°F (20.4°C) in November to a comfortable 62.4°F (16.9°C). During the month of December, the temperature in Abbeville generally drops to a low average of 49.3°F (9.6°C).

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months in Abbeville.

Rainfall

In Abbeville, during December, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 148.8 rainfall days, and 22.24" (565mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January and December are months with snowfall in Abbeville. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 0.04" (1mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Abbeville is December, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Abbeville, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Abbeville in December?

The high-temperature during December is 62.4°F (16.9°C) and the low-temperature is 49.3°F (9.6°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the most humid month in Abbeville?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December in Abbeville?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Abbeville?

In Abbeville, in December, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Abbeville?

The months with the most snowfall in Abbeville are January and December, with an average 0.04" (1mm) of accumulated snow.

When does it start to snow in Abbeville?

December is the first month it typically snows in Abbeville, Louisiana. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Abbeville?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Abbeville have in December?

The average day length in December in Abbeville, Louisiana, is 10h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Abbeville?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, in Abbeville, Louisiana, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Abbeville?

The month with the least sunshine in Abbeville is December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Abbeville have in December?

In Abbeville, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Abbeville?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Abbeville, Louisiana, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Abbeville, LA

Average temperature in December - Abbeville, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 62.4°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 49.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (76.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (45.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Abbeville, LA

Average pressure in December - Abbeville, LA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"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).

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Average wind speed in December
Abbeville, LA

Average wind speed in December - Abbeville, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Abbeville, LA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Abbeville, LA

Average rainfall in December - Abbeville, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (1.18").

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Average rainfall days in December
Abbeville, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Abbeville, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Abbeville, LA

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

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Abbeville, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Abbeville, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Abbeville, LA
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Abbeville, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Abbeville, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Abbeville, LA

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

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Abbeville, LA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in December
Abbeville, LA

Average visibility in December - Abbeville, 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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