New Orleans, LA
Louisiana · Records since 1946–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 2023
+9° from 92° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1976
-13° from 77° normalAll-Time Records — New Orleans
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 101°F | August 11, 2023 |
| 2 | 100°F | August 11, 2007 |
| 3 | 96°F | August 11, 2024 |
| 4 | 96°F | August 11, 1954 |
| 5 | 96°F | August 11, 1951 |
| 6 | 95°F | August 11, 2019 |
| 7 | 95°F | August 11, 2015 |
| 8 | 95°F | August 11, 2011 |
| 9 | 95°F | August 11, 1998 |
| 10 | 95°F | August 11, 1946 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 64°F | August 11, 1976 |
| 2 | 66°F | August 11, 1990 |
| 3 | 67°F | August 11, 1989 |
| 4 | 67°F | August 11, 1965 |
| 5 | 69°F | August 11, 1994 |
Heat Wave Summary — New Orleans
threshold: 95°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date127 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1946–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — New Orleans
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 29, 2023 – Aug 15, 2023 | 18 | 101°F (Jul 31) | 99°F | 80°F |
| 2 | Jul 30, 2024 – Aug 15, 2024 | 17 | 98°F (Aug 6) | 96°F | 79°F |
| 3 | Aug 16, 2011 – Aug 31, 2011 | 16 | 99°F (Aug 23) | 97°F | 78°F |
| 4 | Jul 4, 1980 – Jul 18, 1980 | 15 | 101°F (Jul 16) | 97°F | 78°F |
| 5 | Jul 10, 2023 – Jul 22, 2023 | 13 | 98°F (Jul 12) | 96°F | 78°F |
| 6 | Sep 3, 2019 – Sep 13, 2019 | 11 | 99°F (Sep 7) | 97°F | 77°F |
| 7 | Jun 15, 2022 – Jun 25, 2022 | 11 | 99°F (Jun 23) | 96°F | 80°F |
| 8 | Aug 25, 1995 – Sep 4, 1995 | 11 | 98°F (Aug 27) | 96°F | 74°F |
| 9 | Aug 17, 1980 – Aug 25, 1980 | 9 | 102°F (Aug 22) | 97°F | 76°F |
| 10 | Aug 9, 1951 – Aug 17, 1951 | 9 | 100°F (Aug 14) | 97°F | 75°F |
Heat Waves Per Year
Warm Summer Nights (Jun–Aug)
Nights where the overnight low exceeded the 1991–2020 normal low
Above-Normal Summer Nights Per Year
Average June–August Low by Decade
Overnight lows · complete decades only
Precipitation
Actual vs. 1991–2020 full-month and full-season normals
Monthly Precipitation — Last 24 Months
Blue = actual · dashed line = monthly normal
Annual Precipitation Per Year (1970–2026)
Blue = above average · tan = below average · gold = 2026 (partial)
Heavy Rain Days Per Year (≥ 1.0")
Compare year-to-year changes in days with heavy rainfall (≥ 1.0")
Month in Review — July 2026
Average temperature · July 2026
28th-warmest month on record
11th-warmest July of 81 on record
+1.3° vs. 83.6° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
12 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 1–12, 2026, peaking at 96°F)
The longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 31 days, set in 1986.
Average July Temperature by Year
1946–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023 | 86.7°F |
| 2 | 2016 | 86.7°F |
| 3 | 1980 | 85.8°F |
| 4 | 2015 | 85.6°F |
| 5 | 2020 | 85.5°F |
| 6 | 2025 | 85.5°F |
| 7 | 1998 | 85.2°F |
| 8 | 1981 | 84.9°F |
| 9 | 2021 | 84.9°F |
| 10 | 2018 | 84.9°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 2023 | 89.0°F |
| 2 | August 2011 | 87.3°F |
| 3 | July 2023 | 86.7°F |
| 4 | July 2016 | 86.7°F |
| 5 | August 2024 | 86.0°F |
| 6 | August 2016 | 86.0°F |
| 7 | July 1980 | 85.8°F |
| 8 | August 1951 | 85.7°F |
| 9 | July 2015 | 85.6°F |
| 10 | August 2019 | 85.5°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 84.8°F | 11th of 81 |
| Gulfport, MS | 84.6°F | 7th of 125 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 84.0°F | 11th of 132 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 84.5°F | 7th of 126 |
| Mobile, AL | 83.7°F | 16th of 155 |