December weather forecast
Sikes, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Sikes, Louisiana, with temperature in the range of an average low of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and an average high of 57.4°F (14.1°C).

Temperature

December reveals a small adjustment in temperature, transitioning from an average high of a comfortable 65.3°F (18.5°C) in November to a moderate 57.4°F (14.1°C). Sikes observes an average nighttime temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Sikes, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.3 days and collects up to 16.42" (417mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Sikes. 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, Louisiana, 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, 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

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Sikes. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. 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 Sikes in December?

During December, Sikes experiences an average high-temperature of 57.4°F (14.1°C) and a low-temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sikes?

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

How much does it rain in Sikes in December?

In Sikes, Louisiana, during December, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Sikes?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sikes?

December has the shortest days of the year in Sikes, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Sikes have in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 5min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Sikes?

On the first day of December in Sikes, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Sikes?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Sikes have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Sikes is 4.8h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Sikes?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Sikes, Louisiana, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sikes, LA

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).

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Average pressure in December
Sikes, LA

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Sikes, LA

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).

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Average humidity in December
Sikes, LA

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sikes, LA

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sikes, LA

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Sikes, LA

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Sikes, LA

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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sikes, 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 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Sikes, LA

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).

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Average UV index in December
Sikes, LA

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Sikes, LA

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).

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Average visibility in December
Sikes, LA

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).

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