NWS LIX - New Orleans Area October Top 10 Climate Lists

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 >

October (1871 - Present)

**Warmest**
Rank	Avg Temp (F)	Year
1	79.5	1919
2	77.7	2016~
3	76.6	2004
4	75.4	1934
5	75.3	1947
6	75.2	1931
7	75.1	1881
8	75.0	1883
9	74.9	1928
10	74.7	1918

**Coldest**
Rank	Avg Temp (F)	Year
1	63.7	1952
2	63.9	1976
3	64.4	1987
4	64.8	1964
5	65.6	1967
6	66.0	1885
7	66.4	1917
8	66.7	1965
9	66.8	1957
10	66.9	1974

**Wettest**
Rank	Rainfall (inches)	Year
1	25.11	1937
2	13.20	1985
3	12.07	1915
4	11.07	1918
5	10.09	2002
6	9.54	2015
7	9.44	2007
8	9.15	1877
9	9.09	1871
10	8.53	2004

**Driest**
Rank	Rainfall (inches)	Year
1	0.00	1978
1	0.00	1963
1	0.00	1952
1	0.00	1924
1	0.00	1874
6	0.04	2005
7	0.05	2016
8	0.17	1946
8	0.17	1939
10	0.22	2011

~ 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 11/18/2016 aa

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

NWS LIX - New Orleans Area October Top 10 Climate Lists

New Orleans Area - Top Ten Lists

October (1871 - Present)