December weather forecastAlto, LA

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Alto, Louisiana, with temperature in the range of an average high of 56.3°F (13.5°C) and an average low of 43.2°F (6.2°C).

Temperature

December's arrival signals a moderate reduction in the average high-temperature, easing from an enjoyable 64.6°F (18.1°C) in November to a still refreshing 56.3°F (13.5°C). During the month of December, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 43.2°F (6.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Alto, in December, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 3.43" (87mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Alto, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.1 days and collects up to 36.1" (917mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:12 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in December translates into this advice:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In Alto, 56.3°F (13.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 43.2°F (6.2°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 98.6°F (37°C).

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

In Alto, Louisiana, during December, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.

In Alto, snow does not fall in April through December.

In Alto, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

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

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Alto, LA

  • Average high temperature in December: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Alto, LA

  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Alto, LA

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Alto, LA

  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Alto, LA

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Alto, LA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Alto, LA

  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.16").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Alto, LA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average sunshine in December
Alto, LA

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 6min

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 54min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Alto, LA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Alto, 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
Alto, LA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

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

Average visibility in December
Alto, 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).