December weather forecastCalvin, LA

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Calvin, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.6°F (5.9°C) and 57.4°F (14.1°C).

Temperature

December is marked by a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, transitioning from a comfortable 65.3°F (18.5°C) in November to a mild 57.4°F (14.1°C). An average nighttime temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C) is witnessed throughout December.

Humidity

In Calvin, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Calvin, during December, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. In Calvin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.3 days and collects up to 16.42" (417mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows in Calvin. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Calvin, Louisiana, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.6 days and aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Calvin in December has an average high-temperature of 57.4°F (14.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 102.2°F (39°C).

In Calvin, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

In Calvin, in December, during 10.1 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

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

In December, the average day length is 10h and 6min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

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

In Calvin, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Calvin, LA

  • Average high temperature in December: 57.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Calvin, LA

  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Calvin, LA

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Calvin, LA

  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Calvin, LA

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.94").

Average rainfall days in December
Calvin, LA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Calvin, LA

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Calvin, LA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Calvin, 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 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Calvin, LA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Calvin, 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
Calvin, LA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Calvin, LA

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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