December weather forecast
Terra Haute, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an enjoyable month in Terra Haute, Louisiana, with an average temperature varying between 61.9°F (16.6°C) and 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving subtly from an agreeable 68.9°F (20.5°C) in November to an enjoyable 61.9°F (16.6°C). The month of December records an average low-temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months in Terra Haute.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout December, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is accumulated. 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 in Terra Haute are January and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Terra Haute. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Terra Haute, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.4 days and aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Terra Haute, Louisiana, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Terra Haute?

In December, in Terra Haute, the average high-temperature is 61.9°F (16.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 46.9°F (8.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is evaluated at 105.8°F (41°C).

What are the most humid months in Terra Haute?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months in Terra Haute, Louisiana.

What is the average humidity in December in Terra Haute?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Terra Haute?

In Terra Haute, in December, during 14.3 rainfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Terra Haute?

December is the first month it typically snows in Terra Haute. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Terra Haute?

The month with the shortest days in Terra Haute is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Terra Haute have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Terra Haute?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, in Terra Haute, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Terra Haute?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Terra Haute, Louisiana, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Terra Haute have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Terra Haute is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Terra Haute?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

How high is the UV index in December in Terra Haute?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Terra Haute, Louisiana, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Terra Haute, LA

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).

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Average pressure in December
Terra Haute, LA

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Terra Haute, LA

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).

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Average humidity in December
Terra Haute, LA

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Terra Haute, LA

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Terra Haute, LA

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Terra Haute, LA

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Terra Haute, LA

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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Terra Haute, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Terra Haute, 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: 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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Terra Haute, LA

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).

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Average UV index in December
Terra Haute, LA

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Terra Haute, LA

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).

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Average visibility in December
Terra Haute, LA

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).

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