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

Above Normal Temperatures, Strong Thunderstorms, Tropical Development Being Monitored

Well above normal temperatures are forecast to shift from the northern Plains through the Northeast U.S. over the long holiday weekend. A few strong to severe thunderstorm will be possible as well along with a potential for excessive rainfall. A tropical or subtropical depression could form off the Southeast U.S. coast over the weekend while drifting northward to northeastward. Read More >

September (1946 - Present)

**Warmest**
Rank	Avg Temp (F)	Year
1	85.2	2016~
2	83.5	1980
3	83.3	2018
4	83.2	2005
5	82.1	2010
6	81.7	2013
6	81.7	2007
8	81.6	2014
9	81.1	1998
9	81.1	1997*

**Coldest**
Rank	Avg Temp (F)	Year
1	75.0	1975
2	75.1	1967
3	75.2	1983
4	75.4	1968
5	75.8	1948
6	76.2	1965
7	76.3	1984
8	76.7	1969
8	76.7	1957
10	76.8	1982

**Wettest**
Rank	Rainfall (inches)	Year
1	18.98	1998
2	16.74	1971
3	14.23	2002
4	13.53	1948
5	13.48	1977
6	13.27	2011
7	11.17	2008
8	11.07	1973
9	10.21	1957
10	10.03	1965

**Driest**
Rank	Rainfall (inches)	Year
1	0.24	1953
2	0.33	2010
3	0.69	1995
4	0.81	1997
5	0.98	1950
6	1.08	1969
7	1.29	2004
7	1.29	1987
9	1.42	1986
10	1.57	1976

*more than one occurrence with most recent listed

~ Temperature records for the summer of 2016 through November 2016 are preliminary and subject to quality control due
to construction in close proximity to the New Orleans International Airport's instrumentation.

updated 10/04/2018 rjr

Above Normal Temperatures, Strong Thunderstorms, Tropical Development Being Monitored

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

New Orleans Airport - Top Ten Lists

September (1946 - Present)