December weather forecastTerrytown, LA

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an enjoyable month in Terrytown, Louisiana, with temperature in the range of an average low of 52.5°F (11.4°C) and an average high of 63.5°F (17.5°C).

Temperature

Terrytown's progression into December involves a minor drop in the average high-temperature, slightly receding from an agreeable 68.9°F (20.5°C) in November to a refreshing 63.5°F (17.5°C). Throughout December nights, Terrytown registers an average low-temperature of 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Terrytown, during December, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation. In Terrytown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.1 days and collects up to 9.37" (238mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

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 moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during December is 63.5°F (17.5°C) and the low-temperature is 52.5°F (11.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is calculated to be 98.6°F (37°C).

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months.

In Terrytown, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

In Terrytown, during December, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

February through December are months without snowfall.

In Terrytown, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.

In Terrytown, the average day length in December is 10h and 16min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

With an average of 5.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Terrytown, LA

  • Average high temperature in December: 63.5°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 52.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (48.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Terrytown, 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, August and September (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Terrytown, LA

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Terrytown, LA

  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Terrytown, LA

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and April (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Terrytown, LA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.7 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Terrytown, LA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Terrytown, LA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Terrytown, LA

  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
Terrytown, LA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Terrytown, LA

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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