NWS LIX - New Orleans Area May Top 10 Climate Lists

Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Mid-Atlantic; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Scattered strong to severe storms, excessive rainfall, and flooding are expected across parts of the Mid-Atlantic into the Northeast today. Flood Watches are in effect. Heat will continue to impact the West today. Heat advisories are in effect for portions of the Intermountain West; and Extreme Heat Warnings are in effect for portions of Arizona and southeast California. Read More >

May (1871 - Present)

**Warmest**
Rank	Avg Temp (F)	Year
1	80.1	2000
2	79.9	2010
3	79.8	1933
4	79.7	2003
5	79.5	1943
6	79.3	2012
7	78.8	1998
7	78.8	1899
9	78.6	1905
10	78.5	1902

**Coldest**
Rank	Avg Temp (F)	Year
1	71.1	1954
2	71.4	1960
3	71.9	1993
4	72.1	1917
5	72.3	1976
6	72.5	1973
7	72.7	1961
8	72.8	1992
9	72.9	1877
9	72.9	1971

**Wettest**
Rank	Rainfall (inches)	Year
1	21.18	1995
2	18.68	1873
3	16.80	1912
4	15.06	1932
5	14.74	1907
6	14.33	1959
7	14.28	1991
8	13.66	1926
9	13.53	1946
10	12.72	1939

**Driest**
Rank	Rainfall (inches)	Year
1	0.02	1898
2	0.07	2000
3	0.14	1899
4	0.19	1914
5	0.22	1874
6	0.25	1897
7	0.28	2006
8	0.70	1906
9	0.76	1891
10	0.78	2011*

*latest of several occurrences

updated 9/27/2016 aa

Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Mid-Atlantic; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

NWS LIX - New Orleans Area May Top 10 Climate Lists

New Orleans Area - Top Ten Lists

May (1871 - Present)