December weather forecastMermentau, LA

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mermentau, is still a comfortable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 47.8°F (8.8°C) and max 61.5°F (16.4°C).

Temperature

Mermentau observes a small decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's pleasant 68.2°F (20.1°C) to an enjoyable 61.5°F (16.4°C). During December, Mermentau experiences an average low-temperature of 47.8°F (8.8°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.4 days. Throughout December, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Mermentau, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.6 days and collects up to 26.34" (669mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Mermentau, snow does not fall in February through December.

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 6:49 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

During December, Mermentau experiences an average high-temperature of 61.5°F (16.4°C) and a low-temperature of 47.8°F (8.8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 100.4°F (38°C).

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

In Mermentau, in December, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Mermentau, Louisiana, snow does not fall in February through December.

In Mermentau, Louisiana, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

With an average of 10h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

The average day length in December is 10h and 14min.

On the first day of December in Mermentau, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

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

In Mermentau, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mermentau, LA

  • Average high temperature in December: 61.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 47.8°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (75.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (44.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Mermentau, LA

  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Mermentau, LA

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Mermentau, LA

  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Mermentau, LA

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
Mermentau, LA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mermentau, LA

  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mermentau, LA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 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, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mermentau, 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: 5h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mermentau, LA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Mermentau, LA

  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
Mermentau, LA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Mermentau, 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).