December weather forecastLake Providence, LA

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lake Providence, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 43°F (6.1°C) and 55.9°F (13.3°C).

Temperature

December's onset introduces a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a comfortable 63.5°F (17.5°C) in November to a moderate 55.9°F (13.3°C). In Lake Providence, the average nighttime temperature during December is a chilly 43°F (6.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Lake Providence, in December, during 13.4 rainfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Lake Providence, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.9 days and collects up to 37.28" (947mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Lake Providence, snow does not fall in April through December.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Lake Providence, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Lake Providence, the average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during December morphs into the following directions:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 55.9°F (13.3°C) and a low-temperature of 43°F (6.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 98.6°F (37°C).

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

In Lake Providence, Louisiana, during December, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.

In Lake Providence, Louisiana, snow does not fall in April through December.

In Lake Providence, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 10h and 2min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 55.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Lake Providence, LA

  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lake Providence, LA

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Lake Providence, LA

  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Lake Providence, LA

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Lake Providence, LA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lake Providence, LA

  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.16").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lake Providence, LA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

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

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lake Providence, LA

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lake Providence, LA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Lake Providence, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Lake Providence, LA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Lake Providence, 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).