Gretna weather in December (Louisiana, United States of America)

How is December weather typically in Gretna? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Gretna typically includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 19°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 9°C.

Precipitation

Gretna in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 163 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 10 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 157 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures November generally stands out with the best circumstances. While July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Gretna climate page with graphs.

 

Gretna, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 22°C *  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 163 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 157 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

Data from: New Orleans, the United States of America (20 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Gretna, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 22°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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