December weather forecast
Jefferson, LA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Jefferson, is still a comfortable month, with an average temperature varying between 52°F (11.1°C) and 63.3°F (17.4°C).

Temperature

Jefferson's transition into December involves a gentle shift in temperature, receding from an agreeable 68.9°F (20.5°C) in November to a comfortable 63.3°F (17.4°C). An average low-temperature of 52°F (11.1°C) is observed during December nights in Jefferson.

Humidity

The most humid month in Jefferson, Louisiana, is December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Jefferson, in December, during 7.2 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Jefferson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.1 days and collects up to 8.39" (213mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of December, in Jefferson, Louisiana, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following advice:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Jefferson?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Jefferson, is 63.3°F (17.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 52°F (11.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the most humid month in Jefferson?

With an average relative humidity of 78%, December is the most humid month in Jefferson, Louisiana.

What is the average humidity in December in Jefferson?

In December, the average relative humidity in Jefferson, Louisiana, is 78%.

How much does it rain in Jefferson in December?

In Jefferson, Louisiana, in December, it is raining for 7.2 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Jefferson?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length is 10h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Jefferson?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, in Jefferson, Louisiana, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Jefferson?

The month with the least sunshine in Jefferson is December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Jefferson?

In Jefferson, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Jefferson?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Jefferson?

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

Average temperature in December - Jefferson, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 63.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 52°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (47.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Jefferson, LA

Average pressure in December - Jefferson, LA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Jefferson, LA

Average wind speed in December - Jefferson, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (9.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Jefferson, LA

Average humidity in December - Jefferson, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Jefferson, LA

Average rainfall in December - Jefferson, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in December
Jefferson, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Jefferson, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.5 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Jefferson, LA
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 2min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Jefferson, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Jefferson, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Jefferson, LA

Average UV index in December - Jefferson, LA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Jefferson, LA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in December
Jefferson, LA

Average visibility in December - Jefferson, 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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