December weather forecastThe Shire, LA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a comfortable month in The Shire, Louisiana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.9°F (8.3°C) and 61.9°F (16.6°C).Temperature
The beginning of December subtly marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C) in November to an enjoyable 61.9°F (16.6°C). In the month of December, the average temperature dips to a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C) during the night.Humidity
February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout December, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In The Shire, during the entire year, the rain falls for 187.5 days and collects up to 40" (1016mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January and December are months with snowfall. 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
With an average of 10h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.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
With an average of 5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in The Shire.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 3 during December translates into the following guidance:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
The Shire, 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
The Shire, 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
The Shire, 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
The Shire, 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
The Shire, 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
The Shire, 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
The Shire, 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
The Shire, 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
The Shire, 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
The Shire, 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
The Shire, 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
The Shire, 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
The Shire, 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).
