December weather forecastWestgate, LA

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Westgate, is still a comfortable month, with an average temperature varying between 51.4°F (10.8°C) and 63.5°F (17.5°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, the average high-temperature subtly recedes from November's agreeable 68.9°F (20.5°C) to a refreshing 63.5°F (17.5°C). Westgate, in December, witnesses an average low-temperature of 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Westgate, during December, the rain falls for 14.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation. In Westgate, during the entire year, the rain falls for 181.9 days and collects up to 44.61" (1133mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Westgate, snow does not fall in February through December.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Westgate is December, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Westgate. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 4 turns into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 63.5°F (17.5°C) and 51.4°F (10.8°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 98.6°F (37°C).

With an average relative humidity of 78%, December is the most humid month.

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

In Westgate, in December, it is raining for 14.7 days, with typically 3.7" (94mm) of accumulated precipitation.

February through December are months without snowfall.

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

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

The average day length in December is 10h and 15min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

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

In Westgate, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

In Westgate, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Westgate, LA

  • Average high temperature in December: 63.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 51.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (78.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (47.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Westgate, 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
Westgate, LA

  • Average wind speed in December: 9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (9.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Westgate, LA

  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Westgate, LA

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.7"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (6.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Westgate, LA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (22.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Westgate, LA

  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Westgate, 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
Westgate, 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: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Westgate, LA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Westgate, LA

  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Westgate, LA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Westgate, 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).