December weather forecast
Colfax, LA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Colfax, is still a mild month, with an average temperature ranging between min 43.7°F (6.5°C) and max 58.5°F (14.7°C).

Temperature

The transition into December subtly indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a still refreshing 58.5°F (14.7°C) from November's enjoyable 66.2°F (19°C). Throughout the month of December, Colfax witnesses an average low-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Colfax is 82%.

Rainfall

In Colfax, in December, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 3.46" (88mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Colfax, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.5 days and collects up to 34.8" (884mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Colfax. December is the first month it typically snows in Colfax. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Colfax, there are 1.5 snowfall days, and 0.83" (21mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Colfax.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of December, in Colfax, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Colfax, Louisiana.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Colfax. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in December leads to these guidelines:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Colfax in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 58.5°F (14.7°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is evaluated at 104°F (40°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Colfax?

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

How much does it rain in Colfax in December?

In Colfax, during December, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Colfax?

December is the first month it typically snows in Colfax. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Colfax?

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Colfax have in December?

In Colfax, the average day length in December is 10h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Colfax?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, in Colfax, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Colfax?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Colfax?

The average sunshine duration in December in Colfax, Louisiana, is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Colfax?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Colfax?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Colfax is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Colfax, LA

Average temperature in December - Colfax, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 58.5°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 (55.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Colfax, LA

Average pressure in December - Colfax, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Colfax, LA

Average wind speed in December - Colfax, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Colfax, LA

Average humidity in December - Colfax, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Colfax, LA

Average rainfall in December - Colfax, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in December
Colfax, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Colfax, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Colfax, LA

Average snowfall in December - Colfax, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Colfax, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Colfax, 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 April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

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 4min

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 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Colfax, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Colfax, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Colfax, LA

Average UV index in December - Colfax, 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
Colfax, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Colfax, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Colfax, LA

Average visibility in December - Colfax, 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).

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