NWS LIX - Baton Rouge Ryan Field August Top 10 Climate Lists

Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Mid-Atlantic; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Scattered strong to severe storms, excessive rainfall, and flooding are expected across parts of the Mid-Atlantic into the Northeast today. Flood Watches are in effect. Heat will continue to impact the West today. Heat advisories are in effect for portions of the Intermountain West; and Extreme Heat Warnings are in effect for portions of Arizona and southeast California. Read More >

August (1930 - Present)

**Warmest**
Rank	Avg Temp (F)	Year
1	86.3	2011
2	85.7	2007
3	85.2	1951
4	85.0	1999
5	84.4	1962
6	84.3	2019
6	84.3	2010
6	84.3	2000
9	83.9	2006
9	83.9	2005

**Coldest**
Rank	Avg Temp (F)	Year
1	78.0	1961
2	79.6	1965
2	79.6	1931^
4	79.8	1992
4	79.8	1984
6	80.0	1996
6	80.0	1967
6	80.0	1966
9	80.3	1960
9	80.3	1940

**Wettest**
Rank	Rainfall (inches)	Year
1	30.96	2016
2	14.48	1987
3	13.31	1977
4	12.99	2010
5	12.36	1940
6	11.69	1975
7	11.02	1988
8	10.82	2012
9	10.67	1991
10	9.93	1944

**Driest**
Rank	Rainfall (inches)	Year
1	0.38	1999
2	0.96	1950
3	1.32	1980
4	1.42	1951
5	1.55	1954
6	1.87	1943^
7	1.98	1972
8	2.07	2007
9	2.17	2011
10	2.21	1947

^ indicates a year with at least one missing value

1943 reported 83.7F with 1 day missing
1931 reported 79.6F with 1 day missing
1942 reported 9.73 inches of precipitation with 1 day missing
1943 reported 1.87 inches of precipitation with 1 day missing

updated 9/02/2019 rjr

Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Mid-Atlantic; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

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August (1930 - Present)