December weather forecast
Forest, LA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Forest, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature ranging between min 42.4°F (5.8°C) and max 55.8°F (13.2°C).

Temperature

In Forest, the average high-temperature in December slightly decreases from an enjoyable 63.5°F (17.5°C) in November to a moderate 55.8°F (13.2°C). An average low-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) is recorded during the nights in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Forest, in December, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 3.5" (89mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Forest, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.6 days and collects up to 37.64" (956mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, in Forest, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Forest is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Forest in December?

Forest in December has an average high-temperature of 55.8°F (13.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is computed to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Forest?

In Forest, Louisiana, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in Forest in December?

In Forest, Louisiana, in December, during 13.5 rainfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Forest?

April through December are months without snowfall in Forest.

Does it snow in Forest in December?

In Forest, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the month with the shortest days in Forest?

December has the shortest days of the year in Forest, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Forest have in December?

In December, the average day length in Forest is 10h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Forest?

On the first day of December in Forest, Louisiana, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Forest have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Forest, Louisiana, is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Forest?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Forest?

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

Average temperature in December - Forest, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Forest, LA

Average pressure in December - Forest, LA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"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).

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Average wind speed in December
Forest, LA

Average wind speed in December - Forest, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Forest, LA

Average humidity in December - Forest, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

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Average rainfall in December
Forest, LA

Average rainfall in December - Forest, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

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Average rainfall days in December
Forest, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Forest, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Forest, LA

Average snowfall in December - Forest, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Forest, LA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 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
Forest, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Forest, LA
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Forest, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Forest, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Forest, LA

Average UV index in December - Forest, 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
Forest, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Forest, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in December
Forest, LA

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

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

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