December weather forecast
Elder, LA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Elder, is still a comfortable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 61°F (16.1°C) and 46.2°F (7.9°C).

Temperature

As Elder, Louisiana, enters December, the average high-temperature subtly lowers from the a refreshing 67.8°F (19.9°C) of November to a still enjoyable 61°F (16.1°C). Elder experiences an average nighttime temperature of 46.2°F (7.9°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

In Elder, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Elder, Louisiana, during December, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation. In Elder, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.7 days and collects up to 35.39" (899mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Elder, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.7 days and aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Elder is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Elder, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5h 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during December translates into the following guidance:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Elder?

The high-temperature, in December, in Elder, is 61°F (16.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 46.2°F (7.9°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Elder?

The average relative humidity in December in Elder, Louisiana, is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Elder?

In Elder, in December, during 13.7 rainfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Elder?

December is the first month it typically snows in Elder, Louisiana. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Elder?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Elder?

The average day length in December in Elder, Louisiana, is 10h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Elder?

On the first day of December in Elder, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Elder?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Elder, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Elder have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Elder, Louisiana, is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Elder?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Elder?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Elder, LA

Average temperature in December - Elder, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 61°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Elder, LA

Average pressure in December - Elder, LA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"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
Elder, LA

Average wind speed in December - Elder, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Elder, LA

Average humidity in December - Elder, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Elder, LA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").

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Average rainfall days in December
Elder, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Elder, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Elder, LA

Average snowfall in December - Elder, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Elder, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Elder, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elder, 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Elder, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Elder, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Elder, LA

Average UV index in December - Elder, LA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Elder, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Elder, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Elder, LA

Average visibility in December - Elder, LA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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