December weather forecast
Abbeville, LA

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Weather in December

December in Abbeville signifies the official advent of winter, with temperatures dropping further. It is characterized by cooler days, minimal rainfall, and increased cloudiness. December shares the mantle with January, recording the lowest temperatures of the year, dropping down to 49.3°F (9.6°C). This month is also known for its dull, shorter days as daylight hours start to decrease. Overall, December weather confirms the arrival of winter and induces a damp and cooler climate.

Temperature

Abbeville's transition into December involves a gentle shift in temperature, receding from a pleasant 68.7°F (20.4°C) in November to a refreshing 62.4°F (16.9°C). Abbeville, in December, experiences an average temperature of 49.3°F (9.6°C) at night.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Abbeville, in December, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Abbeville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.8 days and collects up to 22.24" (565mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January and December are months with snowfall in Abbeville. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 0.04" (1mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Abbeville. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during December morphs into the following directions:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Abbeville in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Abbeville, is 62.4°F (16.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 49.3°F (9.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is computed to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Abbeville, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Abbeville?

The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 0.04" (1mm) of accumulated snow.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows in Abbeville. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Abbeville have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Abbeville, LA

Average temperature in December - Abbeville, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 62.4°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 49.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (76.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (45.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Abbeville, LA

Average pressure in December - Abbeville, LA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Abbeville, LA

Average wind speed in December - Abbeville, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Abbeville, LA

Average humidity in December - Abbeville, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Abbeville, LA

Average rainfall in December - Abbeville, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
Abbeville, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Abbeville, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Abbeville, LA

Average snowfall in December - Abbeville, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Abbeville, LA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.2 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
Abbeville, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Abbeville, LA
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 2min

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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Abbeville, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Abbeville, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Abbeville, LA

Average UV index in December - Abbeville, 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
Abbeville, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Abbeville, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Abbeville, LA

Average visibility in December - Abbeville, 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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