Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
A mild drop in Rapides's average high-temperature is observed in December, transitioning from a refreshing 66.7°F (19.3°C) in November to a mild 58.6°F (14.8°C). The average temperature during December nights in Rapides is registered at a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.Rainfall
In Rapides, during December, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Rapides, there are 164.9 rainfall days, and 35.43" (900mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Rapides are January, February and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Rapides. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Rapides, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.2 days and aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Rapides, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of December, in Rapides, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.
Sunshine
With an average of 4.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Rapides are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Rapides in December?
What is the most humid month in Rapides?
What is the average humidity in December in Rapides?
How much does it rain in Rapides in December?
When does it start to snow in Rapides?
What is the month with the shortest days in Rapides?
What is the average length of the day in December in Rapides?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Rapides?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Rapides?
How long on average sun shines in December in Rapides?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Rapides?
How high is the UV index in December in Rapides?
Average temperature in December
Rapides, LA
- Average high temperature in December: 58.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 44.1°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 (40.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Rapides, LA
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Rapides, LA
- Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (5mph).
Average humidity in December
Rapides, 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 (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Rapides, LA
- Average rainfall in December: 3.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.17").
Average rainfall days in December
Rapides, LA
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Rapides, LA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Rapides, 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 March, April, May, June, July, August, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rapides, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Rapides, LA
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Rapides, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Rapides, 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 29).
Average visibility in December
Rapides, 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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