New Orleans Weather in December: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In December, New Orleans has an average temperature of 57.8°F (14.3°C), with highs of 64.5°F (18.1°C) and lows of 51.9°F (11.1°C). It feels slightly cooler than the actual temperatures, with an average “feels like” (or “apparent”) temperature of 57.2°F (14.0°C). The humidity is relatively high, with an average of 72.5%.
What is the temperature in New Orleans in December?
Average air temperature in New Orleans is 14.3°C (57.8°F) in December. The outside temperature in New Orleans feels like 14°C (57.2°F) on a typical December day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 18.1°C (64.5°F) and feels like 18.1°C (64.6°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 11.1°C (51.9°F) which feels like 10.1°C (50.2°F).
How hot is New Orleans in December?
The hot temperature in December in New Orleans rises to 27.7°C (81.9°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 72.5% humidity. During hottest days of December it feels like 28.7 °C (83.7°F). The average maximum temp in New Orleans is 18.1°C (83.7°F) during day time in December.
How cold is New Orleans in December?
The coldest temp in New Orleans in December drops to 3.2°C (37.8°F) during the cold nights. With 23.7km/h (14.7mph) winds and 72.5% humidity it feels like 0.5°C (32.9°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 11.1°C (51.9°F) during night time in December.
Does it rain in New Orleans in December?
Yes, it rains for 7 days in New Orleans, United States in December averaging 6.45 mm of precipitation. New Orleans has a 22.6% chance for rain throughout the entire month of December.
How much does it rain in New Orleans throughout December?
New Orleans has 6.45 mm (0.25 inch) of rain per day on average in December. It rains for an average of 7 days out of the entire month.
Is New Orleans windy in December?
The average speed of wind in New Orleans, United States during December is 23.7km/h (14.7mph) and average windgust is 36.5km/h (22.7mph). On some days in December wind can reach up to 37.1km/h (23.1mph).
What is the direction of the wind in New Orleans in December?
Most days of December the wind is blowing from South direction in New Orleans.
What are the humidity levels in New Orleans in December?
The average humidity levels in New Orleans in December are 72.5%. Daily humidity levels in New Orleans range from 52.8% to 93.9% during December.
How many hours of daylight are in New Orleans in December?
New Orleans has 10 hours 15 minutes of daylight in December on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in New Orleans in December is at 6:48:28 and the sunset is at 17:03:42.
What is the cloud coverage in New Orleans in December?
Clouds cover 41.9% of the sky on average throughout December in New Orleans. The cloud coverage ranges from 0% to 99.3% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in December in New Orleans?
The average UV index in New Orleans is 3.5 in December. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 1 to 5.
What is the solar radiation in New Orleans in December?
The average solar radiation is 54 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in New Orleans during December. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 12 W/m2 to 90.6 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during December in New Orleans?
The average solar energy during December in New Orleans is 4.7 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 1.1 MJ/m2, to 7.7 MJ/m2 during December.
Are there severe weather risks in New Orleans in December?
Yes, there is a 11.9% risk for severe weather in New Orleans, United States in December.
What is the air pressure in New Orleans in December?
On average the air pressure in New Orleans in December is 1020.6 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1011.6 mb to 1030.5 mb.
What is the visibility in New Orleans in December?
The average daylight visibility in New Orleans in December is 15.2 km (9.4 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 10.2 km (6.3 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout December.
What is the dew point in New Orleans in December?
The average dew point in New Orleans during December is 9.2°C (48.5°F).
Where is the data for New Orleans climate in December coming from?
The climate data for New Orleans, Louisiana, United States in December is collected from the following weather stations.
- NEW ORLEANS LAKEFRONT AIRPORT, LA US
- NEW ORLEANS ALVIN CALLENDER FIELD, LA US
- EW6362 New Orleans LA US
- FW1622 New Orleans LA US
- KMSY
- KNBG
- KNEW