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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Southern and Eastern US; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Showers and thunderstorms are expected across the southern and eastern US this week, with heavy rain and localized flooding, particularly near the Gulf Coast. Monsoonal moisture will bring rain and potential flooding to parts of the Southwest. Heat and fire weather threats will continue to impact the West. Read More >

New Orleans Area - Top Ten Lists

August (1871 - Present)

Warmest
Rank
Avg Temp (F)
Year
1
87.3
2011
2
86.0
2016~
3
85.8
1924
4
85.7
1951
5
85.5
2019
5
85.5
1999
5
85.5
1980
8
85.1
2007
9
85.0
2010
9
84.9
2015*
Coldest
Rank
Avg Temp (F)
Year
1
77.6
1965
2
79.2
1984
3
79.3
1879
4
79.5
1992
5
79.6
1961
6
80.0
1969
6
80.0
1967
6
80.0
1875
9
80.4
1985
9
80.4
1966
Wettest
Rank
Rainfall (inches)
Year
1
22.74
1888
2
18.61
2012
3
16.12
1977
4
14.68
1978
5
11.77
1955
6
11.73
2010
7
11.46
1934
8
11.10
1981
9
10.87
1942
10
10.58
1940
Driest
Rank
Rainfall (inches)
Year
1
0.87
1884
2
1.61
2011
3
1.68
1980
4
1.69
1976
4
1.69
1891
6
1.92
1982
7
2.00
1952
8
2.12
1963
9
2.25
1997
10
2.26
1993

*latest of several occurrences

~ 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 9/02/2019 rjr