December weather forecastMinden, LA
December
Weather in December
December marks the advent of winter in Minden Louisiana, with thermometers registering a low of 41.4°F (5.2°C). With the shortest daylight span of 10 hours, the city says goodbye to year-long sunlight abundance. A rise in rainfall levels to 3.58" (91mm), higher relative humidity of 81%, and increased cloud cover of 48% typify the winter scenario. The gentle winds of November barely escalate in this month, underscoring the serene ambiance of Minden winters. Therefore, December, with its distinctly cold weather, wraps up the climatic year by plunging into winter's depth.Temperature
The onset of December brings a small shift in high-temperatures, falling from 64°F (17.8°C) in November to a still refreshing 56.3°F (13.5°C). The nights of December anticipate an average low-temperature of 41.4°F (5.2°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.Rainfall
In Minden, during December, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation. In Minden, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162 days and collects up to 39.37" (1000mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Minden, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.3 days and aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.
Sunshine
February and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Average temperature in December
Minden, LA
- Average high temperature in December: 56.3°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (94.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 41.4°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 (37.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Minden, 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
Minden, LA
- Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (5mph).
Average humidity in December
Minden, 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
Minden, LA
- Average rainfall in December: 3.58"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.36").
Average rainfall days in December
Minden, LA
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (10.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Minden, LA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.08"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Minden, LA
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Minden, LA
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Minden, LA
- Average sunshine days in December: 16 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Minden, 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
Minden, LA
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Minden, LA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).
