The weather in December in Baton Rouge

It's pleasantly warm in December in Baton Rouge with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 6°C and 13°C.

Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Baton Rouge. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 29°C in 2015, Baton Rouge reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 1°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -7°C to a highest value of 24°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In December, there is an average of 149 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,7 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in December for Baton Rouge

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Baton Rouge. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Baton Rouge New York
Average temperature 20°C 9°C
Max. temperature 22°C 12°C
Min. temperature 6°C -5°C
Total precipitation 149 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 17 days 17 days
Total snowfall 0,7 cm 9,7 cm
Snowy days 1 day 3 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Baton Rouge with mild temps, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights around 9°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 19°C, with nights around 9°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Baton Rouge is around 20°C, while nighttime temps are about 11°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Baton Rouge

Temperature in December in Baton Rouge over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in Baton Rouge

Total precipitation in December in Baton Rouge over the years

Daily Snowfall in December in Baton Rouge

Snowfall in December in Baton Rouge per year

Daily UV index in December in Baton Rouge

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Baton Rouge, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Baton Rouge by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Baton Rouge. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.