December weather forecast
Gloster, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Gloster, Louisiana, with an average temperature ranging between max 57°F (13.9°C) and min 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

December is characterized by a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a comfortable 65.3°F (18.5°C) in November to a mild 57°F (13.9°C). In Gloster, the December nights cool down to an average low of 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Gloster, in December, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Gloster, there are 154.4 rainfall days, and 36.22" (920mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows in Gloster. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Gloster, there are 2.5 snowfall days, and 0.71" (18mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Gloster, Louisiana, is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Gloster is December, 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. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Gloster?

The high-temperature in Gloster during December is 57°F (13.9°C) and the low-temperature is 42.4°F (5.8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 104°F (40°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Gloster?

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

How much does it rain in Gloster in December?

In Gloster, in December, during 12.8 rainfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Gloster?

December is the first month it typically snows in Gloster, Louisiana. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Gloster?

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Gloster have in December?

In Gloster, the average day length in December is 10h and 5min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Gloster?

On the first day of December in Gloster, Louisiana, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Gloster?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Gloster have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Gloster?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Gloster?

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

Average temperature in December - Gloster, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 57°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (95°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.4°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39°F).

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Average pressure in December
Gloster, LA

Average pressure in December - Gloster, 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 (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Gloster, LA

Average wind speed in December - Gloster, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Gloster, LA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Gloster, LA

Average rainfall in December - Gloster, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2.2").

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Average rainfall days in December
Gloster, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Gloster, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Gloster, LA

Average snowfall in December - Gloster, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Gloster, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Gloster, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gloster, LA
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Gloster, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Gloster, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Gloster, LA

Average UV index in December - Gloster, 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
Gloster, LA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Gloster, LA

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

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

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