Weather on May 1

Baton Rouge, LA

55 Years of Data

Avg High
81°F
Avg Low
61°F
Warmest
2019
81°F avg
Coldest
1996
57°F avg

About This Date

May 1st in Baton Rouge, LA typically brings warm spring weather, with average highs around 81°F and lows near 61°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 1st was in 2019 (81°F average), while the coldest was 1996 (57°F) — a 24°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 27% of May 1st dates historically, with the wettest May 1st recording 9.02" of rain. The last decade has been 5.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 5.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for May 1st in Baton Rouge, LA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.

YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202588°64°76°0.1"
202491°63°77°
202381°56°68°
202285°66°75°0.46"
202180°63°71°
202082°52°67°
2019warmest90°72°81°
201883°59°71°
201779°53°66°5.51"
201677°66°72°5.28"
201580°54°67°
201472°48°60°
201373°65°69°1.83"
201288°62°75°
201179°64°71°
201081°74°77°
200984°67°75°
200881°59°70°
200788°60°74°
200684°57°71°
200570°50°60°1.22"
200469°62°66°9.02"
200386°61°73°
200288°68°78°
200182°60°71°
200085°50°67°
199981°49°65°
199875°55°65°
199780°65°72°
1996coldest69°45°57°
199585°65°75°
199481°62°71°1.02"
199383°65°74°0.69"
199278°57°68°
199175°68°72°0.03"
199087°68°78°
198977°65°71°
198870°47°58°0.25"
198789°57°73°
198684°65°74°
198588°68°78°
198478°65°71°
198384°46°65°
198283°61°72°0.05"
198190°62°76°0.33"
198077°63°70°0.13"
197978°59°69°
197883°67°75°
197789°67°78°
197676°57°66°
197578°64°71°6.35"
197485°61°73°
197382°65°73°
197287°67°77°
197174°52°63°
55 years of data from LSU BEN-HUR FARM

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May 1st Weather in Baton Rouge, LA - 55 Years of History