December weather forecast
Sunset, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an enjoyable month in Sunset, Louisiana, with an average temperature ranging between max 61°F (16.1°C) and min 46.4°F (8°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December signals a subtle shift in temperature, down from an agreeable 68°F (20°C) in November to an enjoyable 61°F (16.1°C). Throughout the month of December, Sunset observes an average nighttime temperature of 46.4°F (8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Sunset, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sunset, Louisiana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135 days and collects up to 12.44" (316mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January and December are months with snowfall in Sunset. The month with the most snowfall in Sunset is December, when snow falls for 0.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Sunset, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Sunset is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Sunset?

In December, in Sunset, the average high-temperature is 61°F (16.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 46.4°F (8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sunset?

In Sunset, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Sunset?

In Sunset, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Sunset?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

When does it start to snow in Sunset?

December is the first month it typically snows in Sunset. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sunset?

With an average of 10h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Sunset, Louisiana.

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

In December, the average day length in Sunset is 10h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Sunset?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sunset, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Sunset?

The month with the least sunshine in Sunset, Louisiana, is December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Sunset have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sunset?

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Sunset, Louisiana.

What is the UV index reading in December in Sunset?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Sunset is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sunset, LA

Average temperature in December - Sunset, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 61°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (43°F).

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Average pressure in December
Sunset, LA

Average pressure in December - Sunset, LA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Sunset, LA

Average wind speed in December - Sunset, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Sunset, LA

Average humidity in December - Sunset, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sunset, LA

Average rainfall in December - Sunset, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sunset, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Sunset, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Sunset, LA

Average snowfall in December - Sunset, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.08").
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
Sunset, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Sunset, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

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

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Sunset, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Sunset, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sunset, LA

Average UV index in December - Sunset, LA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Sunset, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Sunset, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Sunset, LA

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

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

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