Weather in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States in August
In an average August, Baton Rouge sees a daily high around 92°F and a low around 74°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 92°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 85°F to 98°F |
| Average low | 74°F |
| Typical low range | 70°F to 77°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
109°F
2023-08-23
Lowest
77°F
2016-08-13
Low
Highest
83°F
2023-08-24
Lowest
56°F
2004-08-14
Feels-like
Highest
158°F
2000-08-30
Lowest
77°F
2016-08-13
Humidity
Highest
25.0 g/m³
1987-08-11
Lowest
11.5 g/m³
1990-08-08
Wind
Highest
39 mph
2005-08-29
Lowest
3 mph
1982-08-18
Precip
Wettest
18.32 in
2016
Driest
1.64 in
2023
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