December weather forecast
Leighton, LA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Leighton, is still a comfortable month, with an average temperature ranging between max 63.7°F (17.6°C) and min 50.2°F (10.1°C).

Temperature

December witnesses a gentle descent in average high-temperature, descending from November's agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C) to a comfortable 63.7°F (17.6°C). Throughout December, the nighttime temperature averages to a cool 50.2°F (10.1°C).

Humidity

July through September and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Leighton, in December, during 11.8 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Leighton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.9 days and collects up to 25.39" (645mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, there are 0.1 snowfall days. In Leighton, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.4 days.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Leighton is December, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of December, in Leighton, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Leighton. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 4 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Leighton?

In December, in Leighton, the average high-temperature is 63.7°F (17.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 50.2°F (10.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is evaluated at 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the most humid month in Leighton?

The months with the highest humidity in Leighton are July through September and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in December in Leighton?

In December, the average relative humidity in Leighton is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Leighton?

In Leighton, Louisiana, during December, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Leighton?

December is the first month it typically snows in Leighton. Throughout December, there are 0.1 snowfall days.

What is the month with the shortest days in Leighton?

December has the shortest days of the year in Leighton, Louisiana, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Leighton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, in Leighton, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Leighton?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Leighton have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Leighton, Louisiana, is 5.2h.

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

The months with the lowest UV index in Leighton, Louisiana, are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

How high is the UV index in December in Leighton?

In Leighton, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Leighton, LA

Average temperature in December - Leighton, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 63.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 50.2°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (75.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (46.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Leighton, LA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Leighton, LA

Average wind speed in December - Leighton, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Leighton, LA

Average humidity in December - Leighton, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July, August, September and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Leighton, LA

Average rainfall in December - Leighton, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.14").

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Average rainfall days in December
Leighton, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Leighton, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.2 days).

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Average snowfall days in December
Leighton, LA

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

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Leighton, 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: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Leighton, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Leighton, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Leighton, LA

Average UV index in December - Leighton, LA
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in December
Leighton, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Leighton, 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
Leighton, LA

Average visibility in December - Leighton, 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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