December weather forecast
Plains, LA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Plains, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 60.6°F (15.9°C) and 45.9°F (7.7°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December indicates a gentle shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's pleasant 68°F (20°C) to a moderate 60.6°F (15.9°C). Plains temperatures generally rest at a low of 45.9°F (7.7°C) during the December nights.

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the most humid months in Plains.

Rainfall

In Plains, during December, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation. In Plains, during the entire year, the rain falls for 175 days and collects up to 28.74" (730mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January and December are months with snowfall in Plains. The months with the most snowfall in Plains are January and December, with an average 0.2" (5mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Plains is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Plains, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Plains?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Plains, is 60.6°F (15.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 45.9°F (7.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is computed to be 104°F (40°C).

What are the most humid months in Plains?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months in Plains.

What is the average humidity in December in Plains?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How much does it rain in Plains in December?

In Plains, during December, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Plains?

The months with the most snowfall in Plains are January and December, with an average 0.2" (5mm) of accumulated snow.

When does it start to snow in Plains?

December is the first month it typically snows in Plains, Louisiana. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Plains?

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

How many hours of daylight does Plains have in December?

In Plains, the average day length in December is 10h and 12min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Plains?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Plains?

The month with the least sunshine in Plains, Louisiana, is December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Plains have in December?

In Plains, Louisiana, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Plains?

The months with the lowest UV index in Plains, Louisiana, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

How high is the UV index in December in Plains?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Plains, Louisiana, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Plains, LA

Average temperature in December - Plains, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 60.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 45.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Plains, LA

Average pressure in December - Plains, LA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Plains, LA

Average wind speed in December - Plains, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Plains, LA

Average humidity in December - Plains, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

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

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Average rainfall in December
Plains, LA

Average rainfall in December - Plains, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.5").

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Average rainfall days in December
Plains, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Plains, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Plains, LA

Average snowfall in December - Plains, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.2"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (0.2").
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
Plains, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Plains, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 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, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Plains, 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Plains, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Plains, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Plains, LA

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

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Plains, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Plains, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Plains, LA

Average visibility in December - Plains, LA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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