December weather forecast
Independence, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a comfortable month in Independence, Louisiana, with an average temperature ranging between max 61°F (16.1°C) and min 46°F (7.8°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the weather reveals a slight temperature decrease, transitioning from an enjoyable 67.5°F (19.7°C) in November to a still comfortable 61°F (16.1°C). Throughout the month of December, Independence witnesses an average low-temperature of 46°F (7.8°C).

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the most humid months in Independence.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 14.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January and December are months with snowfall in Independence. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 0.24" (6mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Independence.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Independence. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Independence in December?

The high-temperature during December is 61°F (16.1°C) and the low-temperature is 46°F (7.8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 102.2°F (39°C).

What are the most humid months in Independence?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Independence?

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

What is the rainiest month in Independence?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Independence. Rain falls for 14.8 days and accumulates 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Independence?

In Independence, in December, during 14.8 rainfall days, 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Independence?

The months with the most snowfall in Independence, Louisiana, are January and December, with an average 0.24" (6mm) of accumulated snow.

When does it start to snow in Independence?

December is the first month it typically snows in Independence. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Independence?

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

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

The average day length in December is 10h and 12min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Independence?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, in Independence, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Independence?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Independence, Louisiana, is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Independence?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Independence?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Independence, Louisiana, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Independence, LA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Independence, LA

Average pressure in December - Independence, 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 (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Independence, LA

Average wind speed in December - Independence, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Independence, LA

Average humidity in December - Independence, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Independence, LA

Average rainfall in December - Independence, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (2.05").

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Average rainfall days in December
Independence, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Independence, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Independence, LA

Average snowfall in December - Independence, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (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
Independence, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Independence, 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 March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Independence, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Independence, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Independence, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Independence, LA

Average UV index in December - Independence, 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
Independence, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Independence, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Independence, LA

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

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

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