December weather forecast
Ethel, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Ethel, Louisiana, with an average temperature varying between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 60.1°F (15.6°C).

Temperature

The onset of December aligns with a soft reduction in the average high-temperature, gently falling from an enjoyable 67.1°F (19.5°C) in November to a mild 60.1°F (15.6°C). An average low-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C) is anticipated throughout the nights in Ethel, Louisiana, during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Ethel, Louisiana, in December, during 14.1 rainfall days, 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ethel, during the entire year, the rain falls for 179.3 days and collects up to 37.24" (946mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January and December are months with snowfall in Ethel. December is the first month it typically snows in Ethel. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Ethel, there are 0.6 snowfall days, and 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Ethel, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Ethel, Louisiana. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Ethel?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Ethel, is 60.1°F (15.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 45.5°F (7.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is estimated at 104°F (40°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ethel?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How much does it rain in Ethel in December?

In Ethel, Louisiana, in December, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 3.58" (91mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Ethel?

December is the first month it typically snows in Ethel, 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 Ethel?

With an average of 10h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ethel, Louisiana.

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

The average day length in December in Ethel, Louisiana, is 10h and 11min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Ethel?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ethel, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Ethel?

With an average of 4.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Ethel, Louisiana.

How many hours of sunshine does Ethel have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Ethel?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Ethel?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Ethel, Louisiana, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ethel, LA

Average temperature in December - Ethel, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 60.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 45.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Ethel, LA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Ethel, LA

Average wind speed in December - Ethel, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Ethel, LA

Average humidity in December - Ethel, 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 (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Ethel, LA

Average rainfall in December - Ethel, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.58"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.2").

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Average rainfall days in December
Ethel, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Ethel, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Ethel, LA

Average snowfall in December - Ethel, 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
Ethel, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Ethel, 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
Ethel, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ethel, 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 June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Ethel, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Ethel, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Ethel, LA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Ethel, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Ethel, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Ethel, LA

Average visibility in December - Ethel, LA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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