December weather forecastColumbia, LA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Columbia, is also a moderate month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 57.6°F (14.2°C) and an average low of 42.8°F (6°C).Temperature
In December, the meteorological conditions change slightly, with the average high-temperature moving from a refreshing 65.1°F (18.4°C) in November to a moderate 57.6°F (14.2°C). Columbia records an average nighttime low-temperature of 42.8°F (6°C) throughout December.Humidity
February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Columbia, in December, during 13.4 rainfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 172.1 rainfall days, and 39.45" (1002mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall in Columbia. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Columbia, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.4 days and aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:14 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: An average UV index of 3 in December transforms into this advice:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. 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
Average temperature in December
Columbia, LA
- Average high temperature in December: 57.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 42.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Columbia, 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 (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Columbia, LA
- Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (4.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Columbia, 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%).
Average rainfall in December
Columbia, LA
- Average rainfall in December: 3.39"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.4").
Average rainfall days in December
Columbia, LA
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Columbia, LA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.12"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Columbia, LA
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.1 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
Columbia, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Columbia, LA
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Columbia, 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
Columbia, LA
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Columbia, 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).
