What’s the climate like in Ponchatoula?
The current climate of Ponchatoula features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 33°C during the day to lows of 17°C. The average yearly temperature is around 27°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 5°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Ponchatoula in recent years was 41°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -3°C in February 2021.
On average, Ponchatoula gets 2168 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 1,2 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
The hurricane season in Ponchatoula runs from June to November.
Best time to visit Ponchatoula?
The best time to visit Ponchatoula for pleasant to warm weather is January through December. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Ponchatoula.
Climate Table of Ponchatoula
The climate table of Ponchatoula shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 17 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 22 | 20 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 5 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 17 | 10 | 10 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 128 | 161 | 143 | 189 | 231 | 284 | 215 | 185 | 142 | 155 | 137 | 198 |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,2 |
| UV Index | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 27°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 17°C in January
- Precipitation*: 2168 mm per year, averaging 181 mm per month
- Snowfall: 1,2 cm per year
- Driest months: 128 mm in January, 137 mm in November and 142 mm in September
- Wettest months: 284 mm in June, 231 mm in May and 215 mm in July
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Ponchatoula
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Ponchatoula
This graph shows how much precipitation Ponchatoula, Louisiana, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Ponchatoula
This graph shows how much snow Ponchatoula, Louisiana, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Ponchatoula
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Ponchatoula
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Ponchatoula
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Ponchatoula
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Ponchatoula by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Ponchatoula. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
