December weather forecastColfax, LA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Colfax, Louisiana, with an average temperature ranging between min 43.7°F (6.5°C) and max 58.5°F (14.7°C).Temperature
December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a comfortable 66.2°F (19°C) in November to a moderate 58.5°F (14.7°C). In December, Colfax's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 43.7°F (6.5°C) during the night.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Colfax is 82%.Rainfall
In Colfax, in December, during 13.2 rainfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 153.5 rainfall days, and 34.8" (884mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Colfax, Louisiana, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.5 days and aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December in Colfax, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, 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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during December morphs into the following directions:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Colfax, 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 42min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
