Natchitoches, LA
Louisiana · Records since 1893–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 2023
+13° from 93° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1989
-13° from 74° normalAll-Time Records — Natchitoches
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 106°F | August 11, 2023 |
| 2 | 105°F | August 11, 1962 |
| 3 | 105°F | August 11, 1948 |
| 4 | 104°F | August 11, 1925 |
| 5 | 103°F | August 11, 1969 |
| 6 | 103°F | August 11, 1954 |
| 7 | 103°F | August 11, 1951 |
| 8 | 103°F | August 11, 1924 |
| 9 | 102°F | August 11, 2000 |
| 10 | 102°F | August 11, 1956 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 61°F | August 11, 1989 |
| 2 | 62°F | August 11, 1954 |
| 3 | 63°F | August 11, 1990 |
| 4 | 65°F | August 11, 1959 |
| 5 | 65°F | August 11, 1931 |
Heat Wave Summary — Natchitoches
threshold: 99°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date159 of 222 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1893–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Natchitoches
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 28, 1962 – Aug 21, 1962 | 25 | 108°F (Aug 12) | 103°F | 71°F |
| 2 | Jul 26, 2023 – Aug 15, 2023 | 21 | 108°F (Aug 14) | 104°F | 78°F |
| 3 | Jul 1, 1980 – Jul 19, 1980 | 19 | 105°F (Jul 17) | 102°F | 77°F |
| 4 | Aug 4, 1954 – Aug 20, 1954 | 17 | 104°F (Aug 6) | 102°F | 65°F |
| 5 | Aug 3, 1956 – Aug 19, 1956 | 17 | 104°F (Aug 9) | 102°F | 71°F |
| 6 | Aug 2, 1951 – Aug 17, 1951 | 16 | 107°F (Aug 16) | 103°F | 74°F |
| 7 | Aug 20, 1951 – Sep 4, 1951 | 16 | 107°F (Aug 31) | 103°F | 73°F |
| 8 | Aug 7, 1925 – Aug 22, 1925 | 16 | 106°F (Aug 20) | 102°F | 73°F |
| 9 | Jun 10, 1953 – Jun 23, 1953 | 14 | 104°F (Jun 21) | 102°F | 71°F |
| 10 | Aug 13, 2011 – Aug 25, 2011 | 13 | 107°F (Aug 19) | 103°F | 77°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
27th-warmest month on record
12th-warmest July of 102 on record
+1.6° vs. 83.8° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
16 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 16–31, 2026, peaking at 101°F)
The longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 31 days, set in 1925.
Average July Temperature by Year
1893–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1998 | 88.9°F |
| 2 | 1980 | 87.5°F |
| 3 | 2023 | 87.2°F |
| 4 | 2010 | 86.8°F |
| 5 | 2022 | 86.5°F |
| 6 | 1925 | 86.2°F |
| 7 | 2018 | 85.9°F |
| 8 | 1969 | 85.8°F |
| 9 | 2011 | 85.7°F |
| 10 | 2000 | 85.6°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 2023 | 90.1°F |
| 2 | August 2011 | 89.6°F |
| 3 | July 1998 | 88.9°F |
| 4 | August 1951 | 87.8°F |
| 5 | August 2010 | 87.7°F |
| 6 | July 1980 | 87.5°F |
| 7 | August 2000 | 87.3°F |
| 8 | August 1999 | 87.3°F |
| 9 | July 2023 | 87.2°F |
| 10 | August 2007 | 86.8°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Natchitoches, LA | 85.4°F | 12th of 102 |
| Shreveport, LA | 84.3°F | 42nd of 153 |
| Monroe, LA | 85.9°F | 6th of 110 |
| Lake Charles, LA | 84.2°F | 16th of 131 |
| Longview, TX | 85.0°F | 28th of 120 |