Ruston in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Ruston in december 2026
The weather in Ruston in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
tolerable weather 5.9cm
Weather at 6am
47°F
Clear/Sunny
31% of time
26%
14%
10%
Weather at 12pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
41% of time
22%
16%
13%
Weather at 6pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
39% of time
17%
14%
12%
Weather at 3am
47°F
30%
24%
14%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Ruston in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Ruston in december.
The climate of Ruston in december is tolerable
The climate in december in Ruston is relatively dry (with 6.3in of precipitation over 6 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in november there is an average of 4.6in of precipitation over 5 days.
The climate is rather cold around this city this month, but it is bearable by dressing cosy. Temperatures are up to 59°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Ruston is 52°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Ruston in the month of december with a maximum record of 83°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 25°F in 2009. You can expect to have about 9 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 29% of time.
In december in Ruston, the days on average last 10:02. Sunrise is at 07:05 and sets at 17:07.
With a correct weather, december is okay (but not good) to go there in Louisiana.
Ruston: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Ruston forward, the month of january has a better weather forecast than december. more information
December: another location in Louisiana?
If you want to go to Louisiana in december, there are destinations with better weather than Ruston:
In december, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Cameron, Grand Isle, Holly Beach and Houma have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Ruston in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 83°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 25°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 9 day(s) (29%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 13km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 6.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (18%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.7in (2018) | ||||
| Snowfall | 5.9cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 89% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.09km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 48% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:05 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:07 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:02 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Ruston in december 2025:
38°F to 40°F
32°F to 47°F
34°F to 54°F
45°F to 49°F
38°F to 47°F
41°F to 52°F
52°F to 54°F
41°F to 49°F
36°F to 58°F
43°F to 52°F
43°F to 61°F
52°F to 67°F
49°F to 59°F
38°F to 50°F
27°F to 47°F
34°F to 50°F
47°F to 56°F
59°F to 68°F
47°F to 58°F
49°F to 59°F
54°F to 65°F
54°F to 67°F
63°F to 67°F
63°F to 65°F
61°F to 68°F
65°F to 70°F
67°F to 70°F
65°F to 76°F
38°F to 54°F
32°F to 49°F
38°F to 63°F
Map: other cities in Louisiana in december
Cities near Ruston:
| Monroe in december | tolerable weather |
| Natchitoches in december | tolerable weather |
| Shreveport in december | tolerable weather |
| Alexandria (Louisiane) in december | tolerable weather |
| Marksville in december | tolerable weather |
| Oakdale in december | tolerable weather |
| Opelousas in december | good weather |
| Lake Charles in december | good weather |
| Baton Rouge in december | good weather |
| New Iberia in december | good weather |
| Cameron in december | good weather |
| Holly Beach in december | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
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Weather data for Ruston in december:
Weather data for Ruston for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Ruston. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Ruston can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Ruston.