NWS LIX - New Orleans Area August Top 10 Climate Lists

Tracking a Couple of Storm Systems Across the Country

Showers, along with a few strong to severe thunderstorms, are expected from the Great Lakes, New England and southward into the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys. In the wake of this system, a stronger storm is expected to track from the Pacific Northwest, Plains and through the Eastern U.S. this weekend. Strong winds, showers and a larger drop in temperatures are expected this weekend into Monday. Read More >

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

Tracking a Couple of Storm Systems Across the Country

NWS LIX - New Orleans Area August Top 10 Climate Lists

New Orleans Area - Top Ten Lists

August (1871 - Present)