Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The shift from November to December in New Orleans includes a small decrease in the average high-temperature, from an agreeable 68.9°F (20.5°C) to a comfortable 63.5°F (17.5°C). New Orleans, during the month of December, experiences an average low-temperature of 52.5°F (11.4°C).Humidity
February and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months in New Orleans.Rainfall
In New Orleans, in December, during 7.8 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 112.1 rainfall days, and 9.37" (238mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
February through December are months without snowfall in New Orleans.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in New Orleans is December, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December in New Orleans, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in New Orleans.UV index
The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in New Orleans in December?
What are the most humid months in New Orleans?
What is the average humidity in December in New Orleans?
How much does it rain in New Orleans in December?
When it does not snow in New Orleans?
Does it snow in New Orleans in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in New Orleans?
What is the average length of the day in December in New Orleans?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in New Orleans?
What is the month with the least sunshine in New Orleans?
How long on average sun shines in December in New Orleans?
When is the lowest UV index in New Orleans?
How high is the UV index in December in New Orleans?
Average temperature in December
New Orleans, LA
- Average high temperature in December: 63.5°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 52.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (48.6°F).
Average pressure in December
New Orleans, 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
New Orleans, LA
- Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).
Average humidity in December
New Orleans, LA
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
New Orleans, LA
- Average rainfall in December: 0.79"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and April (0.43").
Average rainfall days in December
New Orleans, LA
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.7 days).
Average snowfall days in December
New Orleans, 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
New Orleans, 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: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
New Orleans, LA
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.9 days).
Average UV index in December
New Orleans, LA
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
New Orleans, LA
- Average cloud cover in December: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in December
New Orleans, 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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