December weather forecast
Oretta, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an enjoyable month in Oretta, Louisiana, with an average temperature ranging between min 46.4°F (8°C) and max 61.3°F (16.3°C).

Temperature

The transition into December involves a small decrease in the average high-temperature, dipping slightly from an agreeable 68.7°F (20.4°C) in November to a comfortable 61.3°F (16.3°C). In Oretta, an average temperature of 46.4°F (8°C) is noted during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Oretta is 80%.

Rainfall

In Oretta, in December, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 163.9 rainfall days, and 27.01" (686mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January and December are months with snowfall in Oretta. December is the first month it typically snows in Oretta. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Oretta, Louisiana, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.7 days and aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Oretta, 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 5:12 pm. On the last day of December, in Oretta, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Oretta, Louisiana, is 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 the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Oretta?

Oretta in December has an average high-temperature of 61.3°F (16.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 46.4°F (8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is calculated to be 104°F (40°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Oretta?

The average relative humidity in December in Oretta, Louisiana, is 80%.

How much does it rain in Oretta in December?

In Oretta, in December, during 12.3 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Oretta?

December is the first month it typically snows in Oretta. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Oretta?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Oretta?

The average day length in December in Oretta, Louisiana, is 10h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Oretta?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, in Oretta, Louisiana, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Oretta?

With an average of 4.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Oretta, Louisiana.

How many hours of sunshine does Oretta have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Oretta, Louisiana, is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Oretta?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Oretta?

In Oretta, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Oretta, LA

Average temperature in December - Oretta, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 61.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.4°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Oretta, LA

Average pressure in December - Oretta, 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 (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Oretta, LA

Average wind speed in December - Oretta, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Oretta, LA

Average humidity in December - Oretta, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

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

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Average rainfall in December
Oretta, LA

Average rainfall in December - Oretta, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.1").

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Average rainfall days in December
Oretta, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Oretta, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Oretta, LA

Average snowfall in December - Oretta, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

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 and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Oretta, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Oretta, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Oretta, LA
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

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 5min

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

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Average sunshine days in December
Oretta, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Oretta, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Oretta, LA

Average UV index in December - Oretta, LA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Oretta, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Oretta, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Oretta, LA

Average visibility in December - Oretta, LA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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