NWS LIX - New Orleans International Airport December 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 >

January (1947 - Present)

**Warmest**
Rank	Avg Temp (F)	Year
1	64.6	2015
2	63.3	1971
3	62.3	1984
4	61.1	1956
5	60.3	2007
6	59.8	1948
7	59.7	1951
8	59.4	1982
9	59.3	2008
10	59.1	1998

**Coldest**
Rank	Avg Temp (F)	Year
1	46.1	1963
2	46.9	1989
3	49.5	2000
3	49.5	1983
5	50.6	1976
6	50.8	1968
7	50.9	1985
8	51.0	1962
9	51.6	2010
10	51.9	1975

**Wettest**
Rank	Rainfall (inches)	Year
1	25.92	2009
2	10.77	1967
3	10.26	1982
4	10.03	2006
5	9.67	1990
6	9.59	1947
7	9.15	1983
8	8.93	1953
9	8.81	1976
10	8.65	1972

**Driest**
Rank	Rainfall (inches)	Year
1	1.30	2011
2	1.46	1958
3	1.54	1980
4	1.94	2003
5	2.17	2010
6	2.21	2008
7	2.25	1998
8	2.53	1984
9	2.55	1997
10	2.58	1959

updated 9/27/2016 aa

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

NWS LIX - New Orleans International Airport December Top 10 Climate Lists

New Orleans Airport - Top Ten Lists

January (1947 - Present)