Weather in New Orleans in December
In an average December, New Orleans sees a daily high around 64°F and a low around 51°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 64°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 53°F to 73°F |
| Average low | 51°F |
| Typical low range | 40°F to 64°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
80°F
2021-12-31
Lowest
26°F
1989-12-23
Low
Highest
73°F
2021-12-30
Lowest
14°F
1989-12-23
Feels-like
Highest
80°F
2021-12-31
Lowest
-3°F
1989-12-23
Humidity
Highest
19.9 g/m³
2015-12-25
Lowest
1.9 g/m³
1989-12-23
Wind
Highest
29 mph
1986-12-23
Lowest
3 mph
2002-12-28
Gust
Highest
63 mph
1986-12-23
Lowest
7 mph
2002-12-27
Precip
Wettest
10.95 in
1982
Driest
1.23 in
2010
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