December weather forecastMansfield, LA

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mansfield, is still a mild month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.6°F (5.9°C) and 57°F (13.9°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December includes a gentle temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping a bit from a comfortable 65.3°F (18.5°C) in November to a still refreshing 57°F (13.9°C). December witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Mansfield, in December, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 3.23" (82mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 154.3 rainfall days, and 37.09" (942mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, September and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Mansfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.2 days and aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During December, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In December, in Mansfield, the average high-temperature is 57°F (13.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 42.6°F (5.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is appraised at 104°F (40°C).

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

In Mansfield, in December, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 3.23" (82mm) of accumulated precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 10h and 5min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

The month with the least sunshine is December, 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 medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Mansfield, LA

  • Average high temperature in December: 57°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (95°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.6°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Mansfield, LA

  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"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
Mansfield, LA

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Mansfield, LA

  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Mansfield, LA

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Mansfield, LA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mansfield, LA

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Mansfield, LA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 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 and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mansfield, LA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Mansfield, 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
Mansfield, 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 August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Mansfield, LA

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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