December weather forecastSikes, LA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Sikes, Louisiana, with an average temperature ranging between min 42.6°F (5.9°C) and max 57.4°F (14.1°C).Temperature
The onset of December results in a small decrease in the average high-temperature, moderately receding from a refreshing 65.3°F (18.5°C) in November to a mild 57.4°F (14.1°C). Sikes experiences an average low-temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C) in month of December.Humidity
In Sikes, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
In Sikes, in December, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sikes, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.3 days and collects up to 16.42" (417mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Sikes. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Sikes, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.6 days and aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of December, in Sikes, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, 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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following instructions:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Sikes, LA
- Average high temperature in December: 57.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 42.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Sikes, LA
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Sikes, LA
- Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Sikes, 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%).
Average rainfall in December
Sikes, LA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.34"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.94").
Average rainfall days in December
Sikes, LA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sikes, LA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Sikes, LA
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sikes, LA
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 6min
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 48min
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 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sikes, LA
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Sikes, 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
Sikes, LA
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Sikes, LA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September and December (5mi).
