Baton Rouge, LA
Louisiana · Records since 1892–2026
Records for August 16
🔥 Record High
August 16, 2024
+7° from 92° normal❄ Record Low
August 16, 2004
-13° from 73° normalAll-Time Records — Baton Rouge
Top 10 Record Highs — August 16
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 99°F | August 16, 2024 |
| 2 | 99°F | August 16, 2006 |
| 3 | 99°F | August 16, 1943 |
| 4 | 98°F | August 16, 1905 |
| 5 | 97°F | August 16, 2023 |
| 6 | 97°F | August 16, 2020 |
| 7 | 97°F | August 16, 2019 |
| 8 | 97°F | August 16, 2011 |
| 9 | 97°F | August 16, 2000 |
| 10 | 97°F | August 16, 1995 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 16
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 60°F | August 16, 2004 |
| 2 | 62°F | August 16, 1992 |
| 3 | 63°F | August 16, 1929 |
| 4 | 64°F | August 16, 1963 |
| 5 | 66°F | August 16, 1999 |
Heat Wave Summary — Baton Rouge
threshold: 96°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date149 of 227 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1892–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Baton Rouge
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 11, 2023 – Aug 28, 2023 | 49 | 106°F (Aug 24) | 101°F | 78°F |
| 2 | Jul 30, 2024 – Aug 18, 2024 | 20 | 100°F (Aug 5) | 98°F | 78°F |
| 3 | Jun 18, 2009 – Jul 5, 2009 | 18 | 102°F (Jul 2) | 98°F | 77°F |
| 4 | Jul 20, 1924 – Aug 6, 1924 | 18 | 101°F (Jul 24) | 98°F | 74°F |
| 5 | Jul 27, 1921 – Aug 11, 1921 | 16 | 102°F (Aug 6) | 100°F | 76°F |
| 6 | Jun 20, 1969 – Jul 4, 1969 | 15 | 100°F (Jun 28) | 98°F | 77°F |
| 7 | Jul 2, 1960 – Jul 14, 1960 | 13 | 101°F (Jul 12) | 98°F | 76°F |
| 8 | Jun 15, 2022 – Jun 26, 2022 | 12 | 99°F (Jun 23) | 98°F | 74°F |
| 9 | Aug 17, 1921 – Aug 27, 1921 | 11 | 103°F (Aug 20) | 100°F | 74°F |
| 10 | Aug 14, 2011 – Aug 24, 2011 | 11 | 101°F (Aug 18) | 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
26th-warmest month on record
11th-warmest July of 132 on record
+1.2° vs. 82.9° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
17 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 15–31, 2026, peaking at 96°F)
The longest July streak since 2024 (2 years). The July record is 31 days, set in 2023.
Average July Temperature by Year
1893–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023 | 87.8°F |
| 2 | 2024 | 85.8°F |
| 3 | 1960 | 85.6°F |
| 4 | 2015 | 85.3°F |
| 5 | 1921 | 84.7°F |
| 6 | 1998 | 84.5°F |
| 7 | 1973 | 84.4°F |
| 8 | 2016 | 84.4°F |
| 9 | 1962 | 84.2°F |
| 10 | 2008 | 84.1°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 2023 | 90.2°F |
| 2 | July 2023 | 87.8°F |
| 3 | August 2024 | 86.5°F |
| 4 | August 2011 | 86.3°F |
| 5 | August 1921 | 86.1°F |
| 6 | July 2024 | 85.8°F |
| 7 | August 2007 | 85.7°F |
| 8 | July 1960 | 85.6°F |
| 9 | July 2015 | 85.3°F |
| 10 | August 1951 | 85.2°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | 84.0°F | 11th of 132 |
| New Orleans, LA | 84.8°F | 11th of 81 |
| Lake Charles, LA | 84.2°F | 16th of 131 |
| Gulfport, MS | 84.6°F | 7th of 125 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 84.5°F | 7th of 126 |