NWS LIX - Baton Rouge Area August Top 10 Climate Lists

Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

Persistent onshore flow across the Southeast and portions of the mid-Atlantic will keep the risk of rip currents through the weekend. Rainfall could be locally heavy across Florida, especially along the eastern shoreline. Meanwhile, record warmth for portions of the Plains and Midwest with elevated fire concerns. For the west, a trough will keep the pattern unsettled with wet conditions. Read More >

August (1892 - Present)

**Warmest**
Rank	Avg Temp (F)	Year
1	86.3	2011
2	86.1	1921
3	85.7	2007
4	85.2	1951
5	85.1	1924
6	85.0	1999
7	84.4	1962
8	84.3	2019
8	84.3	2010
8	84.3	2000

**Coldest**
Rank	Avg Temp (F)	Year
1	78.0	1961
2	79.5	1893
3	79.6	1965
3	79.6	1931
5	79.8	1992
5	79.8	1984
7	80.0	1996
7	80.0	1967
7	80.0	1966
7	80.0	1908

**Wettest**
Rank	Rainfall (inches)	Year
1	30.96	2016
2	16.27	1926
3	14.48	1987
4	13.31	1977
5	12.99	2010
6	12.36	1940
7	11.69	1975
8	11.02	1988
9	10.82	2012
10	10.78	1897

**Driest**
Rank	Rainfall (inches)	Year
1	0.38	1999
2	0.96	1950
3	1.08	1906
4	1.32	1980
5	1.42	1951
6	1.55	1954
7	1.67	1910
8	1.87	1943
9	1.91	1925
10	1.98	1972

updated 9/02/2019 rjr

Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

NWS LIX - Baton Rouge Area August Top 10 Climate Lists

Baton Rouge Area - Top Ten Lists

August (1892 - Present)