NWS LIX - New Orleans Area February Top 10 Climate Lists page

Extreme Heat Overspreads the Central and Southern U.S., Pushing East Through Midweek; Severe Weather and Excessive Rain for Portions of the Upper Midwest

Dangerous heat is expected across portions of the Central and Southeast U.S. through July. Severe storms for parts of the northern Plains & upper Midwest tonight & Wednesday- threats include a few tornadoes, damaging winds & excessive rain. Heavy rain may impact portions of the Southeast and Southwest into tonight. A tropical disturbance brings heavy rain to Guam & the Marianas through Friday. Read More >

February (1871 - Present)

**Warmest**
Rank	Avg Temp (F)	Year
1	68.1	2018
2	67.2	1932
3	66.3	1887
4	65.4	1927
5	64.4	2017
6	64.3	1944
7	64.0	1890
8	63.9	1962
9	63.7	1957
10	63.5	1911

**Coldest**
Rank	Avg Temp (F)	Year
1	45.0	1895
1	45.0	1978
3	47.1	1968
4	48.1	1963
5	48.3	2010
6	48.4	1958
7	48.8	1905
8	49.4	1899
9	49.6	1960
10	49.8	1964

**Wettest**
Rank	Rainfall (inches)	Year
1	13.85	1875
2	12.59	1983
3	12.49	1979
4	11.45	1990
5	11.31	1988
6	11.21	1888
7	11.06	1894
8	10.56	1959
9	10.41	1942
10	10.20	1903

**Driest**
Rank	Rainfall (inches)	Year
1	0.04	1892
2	0.15	1989
3	0.54	1994
4	0.92	1999
5	0.98	1877
6	1.02	1962
7	1.34	1954
8	1.35	1938
8	1.35	1911
10	1.56	1996

updated 3/07/2018 rjr

Extreme Heat Overspreads the Central and Southern U.S., Pushing East Through Midweek; Severe Weather and Excessive Rain for Portions of the Upper Midwest

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February (1871 - Present)