December weather forecast
Prospect, LA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Prospect, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 58.5°F (14.7°C) and 43.9°F (6.6°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a negligible change in high-temperatures, falling from a refreshing 66.2°F (19°C) in November to a moderate 58.5°F (14.7°C). Throughout December, Prospect anticipates an average low-temperature of 43.9°F (6.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Prospect, during December, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Prospect, Louisiana, there are 131.7 rainfall days, and 14.29" (363mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows in Prospect. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Prospect, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.2 days and aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Prospect, Louisiana.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, in Prospect, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Prospect is December, with an average of 4.8h of 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 value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following advice:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Prospect in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Prospect, is 58.5°F (14.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 43.9°F (6.6°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 104°F (40°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Prospect?

In December, the average relative humidity in Prospect is 82%.

How much does it rain in Prospect in December?

In Prospect, Louisiana, during December, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Prospect?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Prospect?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Prospect, Louisiana, is 10h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Prospect?

On the first day of December in Prospect, Louisiana, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Prospect?

With an average of 4.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Prospect, Louisiana.

How many hours of sunshine does Prospect have in December?

In Prospect, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Prospect?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Prospect, Louisiana, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Prospect, LA

Average temperature in December - Prospect, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 58.5°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (93°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.9°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 (40.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Prospect, LA

Average pressure in December - Prospect, 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 (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Prospect, LA

Average wind speed in December - Prospect, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Prospect, LA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Prospect, LA

Average rainfall in December - Prospect, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.75").

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Average rainfall days in December
Prospect, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Prospect, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Prospect, LA

Average snowfall in December - Prospect, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.31").
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
Prospect, LA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Prospect, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Prospect, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Prospect, LA

Average UV index in December - Prospect, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Prospect, LA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Prospect, LA

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

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

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