Weather in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States in December
In an average December, New Orleans sees a daily high around 63°F and a low around 50°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 63°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 53°F to 72°F |
| Average low | 50°F |
| Typical low range | 40°F to 62°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
77°F
1998-12-07
Lowest
28°F
1989-12-23
Low
Highest
70°F
1998-12-07
Lowest
16°F
1989-12-23
Feels-like
Highest
77°F
1998-12-07
Lowest
-2°F
1989-12-23
Humidity
Highest
19.1 g/m³
1998-12-07
Lowest
2.6 g/m³
1983-12-25
Wind
Highest
31 mph
1986-12-22
Lowest
4 mph
2022-12-26
Precip
Wettest
17.43 in
2009
Driest
1.38 in
2011
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