December weather forecast
Port Sulphur, LA

Share

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Port Sulphur, is also an enjoyable month, with an average temperature varying between 64.2°F (17.9°C) and 56.1°F (13.4°C).

Temperature

Port Sulphur's transition from November to December introduces an average high-temperature of a refreshing 64.2°F (17.9°C), marking an insignificant variation from the 69.3°F (20.7°C). Port Sulphur logs an average low-temperature of 56.1°F (13.4°C) during the nights of December, subtly lower than its daytime highs.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 78%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Port Sulphur, Louisiana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137.2 days and collects up to 19.92" (506mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Port Sulphur, snow does not fall in February through December.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, in Port Sulphur, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Port Sulphur are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in December translates into the following instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
[Resources]

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Port Sulphur?

December temperatures in Port Sulphur vary between a high-temperature of 64.2°F (17.9°C) and a low-temperature of 56.1°F (13.4°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month in Port Sulphur?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December in Port Sulphur?

The average relative humidity in December in Port Sulphur is 78%.

How much does it rain in Port Sulphur in December?

In Port Sulphur, during December, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Port Sulphur?

February through December are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in Port Sulphur in December?

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

What is the month with the shortest days in Port Sulphur?

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

How many hours of daylight does Port Sulphur have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Port Sulphur?

On the first day of December in Port Sulphur, Louisiana, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Port Sulphur?

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

How long on average sun shines in December in Port Sulphur?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Port Sulphur, Louisiana, is 5.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Port Sulphur?

The months with the lowest UV index in Port Sulphur, Louisiana, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

How high is the UV index in December in Port Sulphur?

In Port Sulphur, Louisiana, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Port Sulphur, LA

Average temperature in December - Port Sulphur, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 64.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (61.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 56.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (80.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (51.6°F).

[Resources]

Average pressure in December
Port Sulphur, LA

Average pressure in December - Port Sulphur, LA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.97"Hg).

[Resources]

Average wind speed in December
Port Sulphur, LA

Average wind speed in December - Port Sulphur, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

[Resources]

Average humidity in December
Port Sulphur, LA

Average humidity in December - Port Sulphur, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

[Resources]

Average rainfall in December
Port Sulphur, LA

Average rainfall in December - Port Sulphur, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.79").

[Resources]

Average rainfall days in December
Port Sulphur, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Port Sulphur, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7 days).

[Resources]

Average snowfall days in December
Port Sulphur, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Port Sulphur, 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).

[Resources]

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Port Sulphur, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Port Sulphur, LA
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 2min

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 2min

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).

[Resources]

Average sunshine days in December
Port Sulphur, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Port Sulphur, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are April and November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.3 days).

[Resources]

Average UV index in December
Port Sulphur, LA

Average UV index in December - Port Sulphur, LA
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).

[Resources]

Average cloud cover in December
Port Sulphur, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Port Sulphur, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 23).

[Resources]

Average visibility in December
Port Sulphur, LA

Average visibility in December - Port Sulphur, 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).

[Resources]

Port Sulphur, Louisiana, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location