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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Baton Rouge in December

In an average December, Baton Rouge sees a daily high around 64°F and a low around 46°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.

Average high64°F
Typical high range52°F to 76°F
Average low46°F
Typical low range32°F to 62°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

December records

The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.

High

Highest 83°F 1982-12-02
Lowest 24°F 1989-12-23

Low

Highest 74°F 2015-12-27
Lowest 9°F 1989-12-23

Feels-like

Highest 94°F 2015-12-26
Lowest -8°F 1989-12-23

Humidity

Highest 20.9 g/m³ 1991-12-01
Lowest 1.1 g/m³ 1989-12-23

Wind

Highest 21 mph 2018-12-27
Lowest 3 mph 2002-12-27

Gust

Highest 51 mph 2009-12-24
Lowest 8 mph 1994-12-05

Precip

Wettest 12.38 in 2009
Driest 0.89 in 1980

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