December weather forecast
West Monroe, LA

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Weather in December

December is the official usher of winter in West Monroe. Dipping temperatures as low as 42.6°F (5.9°C) and only peaking to 56.3°F (13.5°C) is the month’s characteristic shift from autumn. December poses a balance of shorter daylight hours and increasing cloud cover. The humidity level touches a high of 81%, making the chills feel more intense. As the year concludes, December’s weather highlights the allure of winter, dispatching a fitting adieu to the concluding year.

Temperature

December signifies a minor drop in average high-temperature, transitioning from a refreshing 64.6°F (18.1°C) in November to a moderate 56.3°F (13.5°C). The temperature in West Monroe, Louisiana, lowers to an average of 42.6°F (5.9°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In West Monroe, Louisiana, in December, during 13.4 rainfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in West Monroe, there are 149.8 rainfall days, and 35.51" (902mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in West Monroe. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.1 snowfall days, and 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in West Monroe is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in West Monroe?

The high-temperature, in December, in West Monroe, is 56.3°F (13.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 42.6°F (5.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is evaluated at 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the average humidity in December in West Monroe?

The average relative humidity in December in West Monroe is 81%.

How much does it rain in West Monroe in December?

In December, in West Monroe, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout December, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing in West Monroe?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in West Monroe?

December has the shortest days of the year in West Monroe, Louisiana, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in West Monroe?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in West Monroe?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, in West Monroe, Louisiana, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in West Monroe?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in West Monroe?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index intensity in December in West Monroe?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in West Monroe is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
West Monroe, LA

Average temperature in December - West Monroe, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
West Monroe, LA

Average pressure in December - West Monroe, LA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
West Monroe, LA

Average wind speed in December - West Monroe, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
West Monroe, LA

Average humidity in December - West Monroe, 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 (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
West Monroe, LA

Average rainfall in December - West Monroe, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

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Average rainfall days in December
West Monroe, LA

Average rainfall days in December - West Monroe, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
West Monroe, LA

Average snowfall in December - West Monroe, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
West Monroe, LA

Average snowfall days in December - West Monroe, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
West Monroe, LA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
West Monroe, LA

Average sunshine days in December - West Monroe, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
West Monroe, LA

Average UV index in December - West Monroe, LA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

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Average cloud cover in December
West Monroe, LA

Average cloud cover in December - West Monroe, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
West Monroe, LA

Average visibility in December - West Monroe, 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).

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