Lafayette Weather in December

What's the weather like in Lafayette (Louisiana) in December 2024?

The climate in Lafayette during December can be summarized as mild and wet.

December is in the winter in Lafayette and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

Lafayette weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 17.7°C 63.9°F
Nightly temperature 6.5°C 43.7°F
Average temperature 12.1°C 53.8°F
Daily sunshine 5.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 140 mm 5.5 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 19.2°C 66.5°F
Humidity 77%
Windspeed 15.5kph 10 mph

On average December is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Lafayette with around 140mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Lafayette

Lafayette average temperature in December

December rainfall

Lafayette average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Lafayette average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Lafayette in December 2024.

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Lafayette weather stats

Lafayette weather statistics
Hottest month: July 32.6°C 90.7°F
Driest month: October 100mm 3.9ins
Sunniest month: October 8.4hrs
Coldest month: January 15.4°C 59.7°F
Wettest month: July 164mm 6.5ins
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