New Orleans in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in New Orleans in december 2024
The weather in New Orleans in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
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Weather at 6am
56°F
Clear/Sunny
36% of time
26%
25%
7%
Weather at 12pm
63°F
Clear/Sunny
41% of time
29%
24%
6%
Weather at 6pm
61°F
Clear/Sunny
42% of time
26%
24%
7%
Weather at 3am
58°F
37%
26%
19%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in New Orleans in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in New Orleans in december.
The climate of New Orleans in december is good
the weather in New Orleans in december is quite dry (with 2.8in of rainfall over 4 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in november there is an average of 1.5in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate is relatively fresh in this location this month, but it is tolerable when dressing cosy. The high seasonal norm is 67°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 56°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in New Orleans is 61°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in New Orleans in december with a maximum record of 79°F in 2013 and a minimum record of 32°F in 2010. You can hope to have about 17 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 55% of time.
On average, in New Orleans, the days of december last 10:14. The sun rises at 06:49 and sunset is at 17:03.
With a good climate, this month is recommended to go there.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of New Orleans in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements earlier years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 67°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 79°F (2013) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 32°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 17 day(s) (55%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 57°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 64°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 20km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.3in (2015) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0.1cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 85% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.49km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 43% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:49 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:03 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:14 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in New Orleans in december 2023:
70°F to 81°F
70°F to 77°F
63°F to 70°F
54°F to 67°F
54°F to 61°F
50°F to 58°F
47°F to 65°F
58°F to 68°F
65°F to 79°F
52°F to 68°F
43°F to 56°F
49°F to 58°F
50°F to 59°F
52°F to 59°F
58°F to 63°F
56°F to 59°F
58°F to 63°F
50°F to 63°F
45°F to 54°F
50°F to 63°F
54°F to 63°F
58°F to 67°F
59°F to 70°F
63°F to 65°F
63°F to 70°F
52°F to 58°F
52°F to 61°F
47°F to 54°F
41°F to 50°F
43°F to 56°F
45°F to 65°F
Map: other cities in Louisiana in december
Cities near New Orleans:
| Slidell in december | good weather |
| Port Sulphur in december | good weather |
| Houma in december | good weather |
| Grand Isle in december | good weather |
| Morgan City in december | good weather |
| Baton Rouge in december | good weather |
| New Iberia in december | good weather |
| Marsh Island in december | good weather |
| Opelousas in december | tolerable weather |
| Marksville in december | tolerable weather |
| Pecan Island in december | good weather |
| Oakdale in december | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
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Weather data for New Orleans in december:
Weather data for New Orleans for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in New Orleans. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in New Orleans 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 New Orleans.