Historical Weather in Baton Rouge, LA
See 55+ years of weather history for any date in Baton Rouge going back to 1970.
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Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Baton Rouge, LA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Warmest MonthAugustAvg High: 92°F / Low: 72°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 61°F / Low: 40°F
Jan
61°/ 40°
💧 13.6"
❄️ 2.7"
Feb
65°/ 44°
💧 13.5"
❄️ 2.0"
Mar
72°/ 50°
💧 13.3"
Apr
79°/ 56°
💧 16.8"
May
85°/ 64°
💧 16.5"
Jun
90°/ 71°
💧 13.2"
Jul
91°/ 73°
💧 10.3"
Aug
92°/ 72°
💧 12.6"
Sep
88°/ 68°
💧 13.3"
Oct
80°/ 57°
💧 15.9"
Nov
71°/ 48°
💧 13.1"
Dec
64°/ 42°
💧 14.3"
❄️ 3.0"
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.
Baton Rouge, LA Temperature Range by Month
Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.
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Baton Rouge, LA Monthly Precipitation
Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.
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Baton Rouge, LA Daily Temperature Calendar
Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.
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Baton Rouge Temperature Records
- Record High: The hottest temperature ever recorded in Baton Rouge, LA is 107°F, set on June 2, 2011.
- Record Low: The coldest temperature ever recorded in Baton Rouge, LA is 5°F, set on January 22, 2025.
- Data Coverage: Based on 57 years of data from NOAA weather station: BATON ROUGE METRO AP.
All-Time Record High
107°F
June 2, 2011
All-Time Record Low
5°F
January 22, 2025
Monthly Temperature Records in Baton Rouge
| Month | Record High | Record Low |
|---|---|---|
| January | 85°F(1997) | 5°F(2025) |
| February | 87°F(2011) | 14°F(1996) |
| March | 89°F(1982) | 20°F(1980) |
| April | 94°F(1987) | 32°F(1987) |
| May | 98°F(2011) | 40°F(2013) |
| June | 107°F(2011) | 51°F(1984) |
| July | 102°F(2009) | 60°F(1992) |
| August | 107°F(2023) | 58°F(2004) |
| September | 105°F(2000) | 46°F(2022) |
| October | 98°F(2023) | 30°F(1989) |
| November | 91°F(2024) | 21°F(1976) |
| December | 85°F(1971) | 8°F(1989) |
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