Baton Rouge, LA All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Baton Rouge, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 105.9°F (41°C) | August 24, 2023 and August 27, 2023 |
| Record Low | 7.1°F (-14°C) | January 22, 2025 |
| Lowest High | 24.9°F (-4°C) | December 25, 1983 and December 23, 1989 |
| Highest Low | 84.9°F (29°C) | August 10, 2023 |
| Highest Mean | 93.5°F (34°C) | August 26, 2023 |
| Lowest Mean | 16.4°F (-9°C) | December 23, 1989 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 11.24" (285.5 mm) | August 12, 2016 |
| Max in One Month | 30.96" (786.5 mm) | August 2016 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | October 1978 |
| Max in One Year | 90.58" (2300.7 mm) | 2016 |
| Least in One Year | 38.15" (968.9 mm) | 2000 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 7.6" (19.3 cm) | January 21, 2025 |
| Max in One Month | 7.6" (19.3 cm) | January 2025 |
| Max in One Season | 7.6" (19.3 cm) | 2024-25 |
| Max in One Year | 7.6" (19.3 cm) | 2025 |
| Earliest Snow | 3.0" (7.6 cm) | December 11, 2008 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 3.0" (7.6 cm) | December 11, 2008 |
| Latest Snow | 1.8" (4.6 cm) | February 9, 1973 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 1.8" (4.6 cm) | February 9, 1973 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at BATON ROUGE METRO AP (7 mi from Baton Rouge, LA). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Baton Rouge, LA?
The all-time record high in Baton Rouge, LA is 105.9°F (41°C), set on August 24, 2023 and August 27, 2023.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Baton Rouge, LA?
The all-time record low in Baton Rouge, LA is 7.1°F (-14°C), set on January 22, 2025.
What is the most rain Baton Rouge, LA has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Baton Rouge, LA is 11.24 inches, on August 12, 2016.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Baton Rouge, LA?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Baton Rouge, LA is 7.6 inches, on January 21, 2025.
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