December weather forecastLeighton, LA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Leighton, is still a comfortable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 50.2°F (10.1°C) and max 63.7°F (17.6°C).Temperature
The start of December comes with a small reduction in the average high-temperature, subtly receding from an agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C) in November to a comfortable 63.7°F (17.6°C). An average minimum temperature of 50.2°F (10.1°C) marks the month of December in Leighton.Humidity
July through September and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Leighton, in December, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation. 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. Throughout the year, there are 0.4 snowfall days.Daylight
With an average of 10h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.UV index
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Leighton, LA
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 18min
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 12min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
