December weather forecastGilliam, LA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Gilliam, Louisiana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55.8°F (13.2°C) and 41.2°F (5.1°C).Temperature
The onset of December is marked by a minor decrease in temperature, transitioning from 63.5°F (17.5°C) in November to a still refreshing 55.8°F (13.2°C). Gilliam records an average nighttime low-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C) throughout December.Humidity
In Gilliam, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
In Gilliam, Louisiana, during December, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 149.6 rainfall days, and 35.63" (905mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.1 snowfall days, and 1.26" (32mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Gilliam, LA
- Average high temperature in December: 55.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (95°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 41.2°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 (37.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Gilliam, LA
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Gilliam, LA
- Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Gilliam, LA
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (67%).
Average rainfall in December
Gilliam, LA
- Average rainfall in December: 3.62"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.84").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").
Average rainfall days in December
Gilliam, LA
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Gilliam, LA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Gilliam, LA
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 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
Gilliam, 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 6min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Gilliam, LA
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Gilliam, 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, February and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Gilliam, LA
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Gilliam, LA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (5mi).
