December weather forecast and climate
New Orleans, LA
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
In New Orleans, Louisiana, the average high-temperature marginally drops, from a pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C) in November, to an enjoyable 63.5°F (17.5°C). In December, in New Orleans, the average low-temperature is 52.5°F (11.4°C).Humidity
Months with the highest humidity in New Orleans are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.Rainfall
In New Orleans, Louisiana,, 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.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in New Orleans is December, with an average of 10.2h of daylight.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 in New Orleans is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The average daily UV index of 3 transform into the following instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
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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"
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16").
Months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.97").
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%
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).
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: 10.2h
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14.1h).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10.2h).
- Average sunshine in December: 5.1h
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5.1h).
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
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
Months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
Months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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