December weather forecast
Castor Plunge, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Castor Plunge, Louisiana, with an average temperature ranging between min 44.1°F (6.7°C) and max 58.6°F (14.8°C).

Temperature

The transition into December subtly indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a mild 58.6°F (14.8°C) from November's refreshing 66.7°F (19.3°C). During the month of December, Castor Plunge experiences a steady low-temperature average of 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the most humid months in Castor Plunge.

Rainfall

In Castor Plunge, in December, during 13.4 rainfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Castor Plunge, there are 164.9 rainfall days, and 35.43" (900mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Castor Plunge are January, February and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Castor Plunge. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.2 snowfall days, and 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Castor Plunge, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Castor Plunge, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Castor Plunge?

In Castor Plunge, 58.6°F (14.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 44.1°F (6.7°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is appraised at 104°F (40°C).

What is the most humid month in Castor Plunge?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months in Castor Plunge, Louisiana.

What is the average humidity in December in Castor Plunge?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Castor Plunge?

In Castor Plunge, Louisiana, in December, during 13.4 rainfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Castor Plunge?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Castor Plunge?

The month with the shortest days in Castor Plunge, Louisiana, is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Castor Plunge?

In December, the average day length in Castor Plunge, Louisiana, is 10h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Castor Plunge?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Castor Plunge?

With an average of 4.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Castor Plunge.

How long on average sun shines in December in Castor Plunge?

In Castor Plunge, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Castor Plunge?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Castor Plunge?

In Castor Plunge, Louisiana, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Castor Plunge, LA

Average temperature in December - Castor Plunge, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 58.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 44.1°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Castor Plunge, LA

Average pressure in December - Castor Plunge, LA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Castor Plunge, LA

Average wind speed in December - Castor Plunge, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Castor Plunge, LA

Average humidity in December - Castor Plunge, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Castor Plunge, LA

Average rainfall in December - Castor Plunge, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.17").

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Average rainfall days in December
Castor Plunge, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Castor Plunge, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Castor Plunge, LA

Average snowfall in December - Castor Plunge, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Castor Plunge, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Castor Plunge, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

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

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Castor Plunge, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Castor Plunge, LA
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

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: 4h and 5min

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 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Castor Plunge, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Castor Plunge, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Castor Plunge, LA

Average UV index in December - Castor Plunge, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Castor Plunge, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Castor Plunge, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Castor Plunge, LA

Average visibility in December - Castor Plunge, LA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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