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- 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 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
With the commencement of December, Metairie records a moderate temperature decline, with the average high easing from November's agreeable 68.9°F (20.5°C) to an enjoyable 63.3°F (17.4°C). During the nights in December, Metairie observes an average low-temperature of 52°F (11.1°C).Humidity
December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 7.2 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Metairie, there are 104.1 rainfall days, and 8.39" (213mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following advice:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.
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Average temperature in December
Metairie, LA
- Average high temperature in December: 63.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 52°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (47.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Metairie, LA
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Metairie, LA
- Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (9.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Metairie, LA
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Metairie, LA
- Average rainfall in December: 0.71"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.39").
Average rainfall days in December
Metairie, LA
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.5 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Metairie, LA
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Metairie, LA
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Metairie, LA
- Average UV index in December: 3
The 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
Metairie, LA
- Average cloud cover in December: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in December
Metairie, LA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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