December weather forecastKentwood, LA

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kentwood, is still a refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 60.3°F (15.7°C) and an average low of 44.8°F (7.1°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December suggests a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 66.9°F (19.4°C) in November to a moderate 60.3°F (15.7°C). Throughout December nights, Kentwood experiences a consistent temperature average of 44.8°F (7.1°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout December, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 173.4 rainfall days, and 33.23" (844mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 0.9 snowfall days, and 0.71" (18mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Kentwood, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Kentwood, is 60.3°F (15.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 44.8°F (7.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is calculated to be 102.2°F (39°C).

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

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

In December, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout December, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.

In Kentwood, Louisiana, the average day length in December is 10h and 11min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 60.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 44.8°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (72.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Kentwood, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Kentwood, 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).

Average humidity in December
Kentwood, 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 (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Kentwood, LA

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Kentwood, LA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kentwood, LA

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kentwood, LA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 12min

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 48min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kentwood, LA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Kentwood, LA

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Kentwood, LA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Kentwood, LA

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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