December weather forecastPatterson, LA

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an enjoyable month in Patterson, Louisiana, with an average temperature ranging between max 63.3°F (17.4°C) and min 50.9°F (10.5°C).

Temperature

December witnesses a gentle descent in average high-temperature, descending from November's pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C) to an enjoyable 63.3°F (17.4°C). An average nighttime temperature of 50.9°F (10.5°C) is observed during December.

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Patterson, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 149.2 rainfall days, and 22.83" (580mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall.

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 6:43 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Patterson. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 in December translates into these instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 63.3°F (17.4°C) and 50.9°F (10.5°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 100.4°F (38°C).

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months.

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

In December, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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

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

With an average of 10h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In Patterson, the average day length in December is 10h and 17min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

The month with the least sunshine in Patterson is December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 63.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 50.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (77.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (47.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Patterson, LA

  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Patterson, LA

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Patterson, LA

  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Patterson, LA

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.87").

Average rainfall days in December
Patterson, LA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.2 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Patterson, LA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.2 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
Patterson, 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 18min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Patterson, LA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Patterson, 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
Patterson, 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 23).

Average visibility in December
Patterson, 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).