Morgan City (LA) Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Morgan City’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in the United States of America.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The weather in Morgan City experiences significant differences between warm and cold seasons, with big shifts in temperature. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 17°C. At night, minimum temperatures can drop even lower, averaging around 6°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Morgan City by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
July, the city’s warmest month, also receives about 180 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 19 days. For more information, please visit our Morgan City Precipitation page.
Annual Temperatures in the United States of America Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across the United States of America. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Morgan City Temperatures Compared World Wide
Morgan City’s average annual maximum temperature is 25°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, experiences an average annual temperature of 23°C, with hot summers and mild winters typical of a Mediterranean climate.
In contrast, in Zermatt, Switzerland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 4°C, with mild summers and very cold winters.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild winters.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys warm summers and mild winters, with an average annual temperature of 21°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Morgan City’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Morgan City climate page.
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