Weather in Baton Rouge in August
In an average August, Baton Rouge sees a daily high around 91°F and a low around 74°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 91°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 86°F to 97°F |
| Average low | 74°F |
| Typical low range | 71°F to 78°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
107°F
2000-08-30
Lowest
76°F
2016-08-13
Low
Highest
83°F
2023-08-10
Lowest
58°F
1992-08-29
Feels-like
Highest
155°F
2020-08-16
Lowest
76°F
2016-08-13
Humidity
Highest
26.2 g/m³
2010-08-15
Lowest
10.6 g/m³
2004-08-13
Wind
Highest
38 mph
2005-08-29
Lowest
3 mph
2008-08-19
Gust
Highest
75 mph
1992-08-26
Lowest
8 mph
2021-08-07
Precip
Wettest
24.97 in
2016
Driest
1.13 in
1999
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