Metairie, LA weather in December
December in Metairie: cool, with some rain. Highs 65°F, lows 48°F, about 9 wet days. It is one of the coolest months in Metairie.
- Normal high
- 65°F
- Normal low
- 48°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 4.8 in total
- Muggy days
- 3
- dew point 65°F+
How December changes from start to finish
| December 1 | December 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 67°F | 63°F |
| Normal low | 50°F | 47°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 27% | 31% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:38 am / 5:00 pm | 6:56 am / 5:10 pm |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | 10.3 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical December day
- 6 am52°Fdew point 47°F
- 9 am56°Fdew point 48°F
- Noon61°Fdew point 48°F
- 3 pm62°Fdew point 48°F
- 6 pm58°Fdew point 48°F
- 9 pm55°Fdew point 48°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from New Orleans Intl Airport (6 mi away); average wind 9 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F10 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more3 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below1 of 31
Average days per December, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in December
Normal precipitation is 4.8 in; a dry December brings about 2.7 in and a wet one about 5.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.1 in.
How December varies from year to year
- Warmest December, 1991-20202015: average high 72°F
- Coolest December2000: average high 59°F
- Wettest December2009: 25.9 in
- Driest December2011: 1.3 in
- Highest reading85°F (December 5, 2017)
- Lowest reading25°F (December 26, 2004)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
December compared with November and January
| November | December | January | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 71°F | 65°F | 63°F |
| Normal low | 54°F | 48°F | 46°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 9 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 14 | 10 | 10 |
| Daylight | 10.7 h | 10.3 h | 10.5 h |
Highs change by -6°F from November and -2°F into January.
Nearby alternatives in December
- Cooler: Jackson, MS160 mi · high 60°F · 10 wet days
How Metairie ranks in December
- Normal high78th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 5 in Louisiana
- Wet days172nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days73rd most of 340
What to pack for Metairie in December
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
December has 291 heating degree days and 30 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Metairie in December?
The normal high is 65°F and the normal low is 48°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest December reading was 25°F (most recently on December 26, 2004).
Does it rain a lot in Metairie in December?
About 9 days in December have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.8 in. The wettest December in 1991-2020 was in 2009 (25.9 in); the driest was in 2011 (1.3 in).
Does it snow in Metairie in December?
Yes. Normal snowfall in December is 0.1 in.
Is December a good time to visit Metairie?
December ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Metairie (56 out of 100). It has about 10 comfortable days. The best months are March, April and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and humidity and wind by hour: New Orleans Intl Airport (USW00012916), 5.9 mi W of the city center, 4 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: New Orleans Lakefront Airport (USW00053917), 8.7 mi ENE of the city center, 9 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: New Orleans Audubon (USW00012930), 4.8 mi SSE of the city center, 20 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport (722310-12916), 7.5 mi W of the city center, -3 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).