December weather forecast
Jamestown, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Jamestown, Louisiana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 56.5°F (13.6°C) and 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in temperature, down from a comfortable 64.6°F (18.1°C) in November to a mild 56.5°F (13.6°C). Jamestown temperatures generally rest at a low of 42.1°F (5.6°C) during the December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Jamestown, there are 158.9 rainfall days, and 39.17" (995mm) 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 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.2 snowfall days, and 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of December, in Jamestown, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Jamestown are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 in December translates into these instructions:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Jamestown?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Jamestown, is 56.5°F (13.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 42.1°F (5.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is evaluated at 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Jamestown?

The average relative humidity in December in Jamestown, Louisiana, is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Jamestown?

In Jamestown, in December, during 12.5 rainfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Jamestown?

December is the first month it typically snows in Jamestown, Louisiana. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Jamestown?

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

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

The average day length in December in Jamestown is 10h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Jamestown?

On the first day of December in Jamestown, Louisiana, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Jamestown?

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

How long on average sun shines in December in Jamestown?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Jamestown?

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

Average temperature in December - Jamestown, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.5°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (94.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.1°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 (38.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Jamestown, LA

Average pressure in December - Jamestown, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Jamestown, LA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Jamestown, LA

Average humidity in December - Jamestown, 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
Jamestown, LA

Average rainfall in December - Jamestown, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and September (2.52").

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Average rainfall days in December
Jamestown, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Jamestown, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Jamestown, LA

Average snowfall in December - Jamestown, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Jamestown, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Jamestown, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Jamestown, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Jamestown, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Jamestown, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Jamestown, LA

Average UV index in December - Jamestown, 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
Jamestown, LA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Jamestown, LA

Average visibility in December - Jamestown, 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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