December weather forecast
Chatham, LA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Chatham, is still a mild month, with an average temperature varying between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 56.5°F (13.6°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature shows a slight dip in December, from November's comfortable 64.6°F (18.1°C) to a mild 56.5°F (13.6°C). Chatham's temperature drops to an average low of 42.4°F (5.8°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 153.4 rainfall days, and 35.08" (891mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Chatham, Louisiana, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.6 days and aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

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 6:53 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Chatham.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in December translates into this advice:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Chatham?

In Chatham, 56.5°F (13.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 42.4°F (5.8°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 102.2°F (39°C).

What are the most humid months in Chatham?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Chatham?

In Chatham, Louisiana, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in Chatham?

In Chatham, Louisiana, during December, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Chatham?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Chatham?

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

How many hours of daylight does Chatham have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Chatham?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Chatham?

With an average of 4.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Chatham.

How long on average sun shines in December in Chatham?

In Chatham, Louisiana, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Chatham?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Chatham?

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

Average temperature in December - Chatham, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Chatham, LA

Average pressure in December - Chatham, LA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Chatham, LA

Average wind speed in December - Chatham, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Chatham, LA

Average humidity in December - Chatham, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Chatham, LA

Average rainfall in December - Chatham, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in December
Chatham, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Chatham, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Chatham, LA

Average snowfall in December - Chatham, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.16").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Chatham, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Chatham, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
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 December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Chatham, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Chatham, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Chatham, LA

Average UV index in December - Chatham, LA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Chatham, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Chatham, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Chatham, LA

Average visibility in December - Chatham, LA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May and December (5mi).

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