December weather forecastLudington, LA

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ludington, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature ranging between min 45°F (7.2°C) and max 59.9°F (15.5°C).

Temperature

During the shift to December, Ludington records a mild decrease in average high-temperature, moving from an enjoyable 67.3°F (19.6°C) in November to a moderate 59.9°F (15.5°C). The mean low-temperature during December nights is a frosty 45°F (7.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Ludington, in December, during 12.1 rainfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 163.2 rainfall days, and 25.08" (637mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 0.9 snowfall days, and 0.67" (17mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of December, in Ludington, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 59.9°F (15.5°C) and 45°F (7.2°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 104°F (40°C).

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

In December, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

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

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

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ludington, LA

  • Average high temperature in December: 59.9°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (93.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 45°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (73.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Ludington, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ludington, LA

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Ludington, LA

  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Ludington, LA

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.3").

Average rainfall days in December
Ludington, LA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ludington, LA

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ludington, LA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.4 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
Ludington, 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 54min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ludington, LA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Ludington, LA

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Ludington, LA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Ludington, LA

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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