December weather forecastBayou Paul, LA

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a comfortable month in Bayou Paul, Louisiana, with temperature in the range of an average high of 61.9°F (16.6°C) and an average low of 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Temperature

December sees a slight reduction in average high-temperature, with a shift from a pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C) in November to a comfortable 61.9°F (16.6°C). Bayou Paul records a steady low-temperature average of 46.9°F (8.3°C) during December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Bayou Paul, in December, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 3.43" (87mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Bayou Paul, during the entire year, the rain falls for 187.5 days and collects up to 40" (1016mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Bayou Paul, there are 0.4 snowfall days, and 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 6:43 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 61.9°F (16.6°C) and 46.9°F (8.3°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 105.8°F (41°C).

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months.

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

In December, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout December, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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

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

In Bayou Paul, the average day length in December is 10h and 14min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

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

In Bayou Paul, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Bayou Paul, LA

  • Average high temperature in December: 61.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (43.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Bayou Paul, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Bayou Paul, LA

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Bayou Paul, LA

  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Bayou Paul, LA

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.47").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Bayou Paul, LA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bayou Paul, LA

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Bayou Paul, 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 February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bayou Paul, LA

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 12min

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
Bayou Paul, LA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Bayou Paul, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Bayou Paul, LA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Bayou Paul, LA

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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