December weather forecastTerra Haute, LA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an enjoyable month in Terra Haute, Louisiana, with temperature in the range of an average high of 61.9°F (16.6°C) and an average low of 46.9°F (8.3°C).Temperature
The move into December indicates a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's agreeable 68.9°F (20.5°C) to a comfortable 61.9°F (16.6°C). During December, Terra Haute's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 46.9°F (8.3°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.Rainfall
In Terra Haute, in December, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 3.43" (87mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Terra Haute, during the entire year, the rain falls for 187.5 days and collects up to 40" (1016mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 0.4 snowfall days, and 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.UV index
The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following instructions:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Terra Haute, LA
- Average high temperature in December: 61.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 46.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (43.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Terra Haute, LA
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Terra Haute, LA
- Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Terra Haute, LA
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Terra Haute, LA
- Average rainfall in December: 3.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.47").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.93").
Average rainfall days in December
Terra Haute, LA
- Average rainfall days in December: 14.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Terra Haute, LA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Terra Haute, LA
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Terra Haute, LA
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 12min
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: 5h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Terra Haute, LA
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Terra Haute, LA
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Terra Haute, LA
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Terra Haute, LA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).
