NWS LIX - New Orleans International Airport March 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 >

March (1947 - Present)

**Warmest**
Rank	Avg Temp (F)	Year
1	73.1	2020
2	70.7	2012
3	68.1	2016
4	67.2	1974
5	67.1	1953
6	66.7	2011
6	66.4	2015
8	66.4	1997
9	66.0	2000
10	65.9	1982

**Coldest**
Rank	Avg Temp (F)	Year
1	53.8	1969
2	55.8	1968
2	55.8	1947
4	56.2	1960
5	57.8	1962
6	57.9	2010
7	58.2	1983
8	58.4	1996
9	58.7	1958
10	58.8	1993

**Wettest**
Rank	Rainfall (inches)	Year
1	19.09	1948
2	12.17	1973
3	10.48	2011
4	10.08	1980
5	8.90	1988
6	8.53	1961
7	8.19	1957
8	8.13	1949
9	8.10	2012
10	8.07	2001

**Driest**
Rank	Rainfall (inches)	Year
1	0.24	1955
2	0.63	2006
3	1.00	1963
4	1.06	2020
5	1.08	2013
6	1.11	2004
6	1.60	1967
8	1.60	1962
9	1.88	1986
10	1.90	1966

updated 04/01/2020 rjr

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

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

New Orleans Airport - Top Ten Lists

March (1947 - Present)