December weather forecastMeraux, LA

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Meraux, Louisiana, with an average temperature ranging between min 52.7°F (11.5°C) and max 63.5°F (17.5°C).

Temperature

The advent of December reveals an average high-temperature of a comfortable 63.5°F (17.5°C), showing minimal difference from the prior month. Meraux, during the month of December, experiences an average low-temperature of 52.7°F (11.5°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 77%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In December, in Meraux, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 146.1 rainfall days, and 16.85" (428mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall days are January and December, with an average of 0.1 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 6:38 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Meraux, is 63.5°F (17.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 52.7°F (11.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 96.8°F (36°C).

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

The average relative humidity in December in Meraux is 77%.

In Meraux, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

The months with the most snowfall days are January and December, with an average of 0.1 snowfall days.

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

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.

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

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 63.5°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 52.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (48.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Meraux, LA

  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Meraux, LA

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Meraux, LA

  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Meraux, LA

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Meraux, LA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.6 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Meraux, LA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (0.1 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
Meraux, 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 6min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Meraux, LA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7 days).

Average UV index in December
Meraux, LA

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Meraux, LA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Meraux, 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).