Baton Rouge, LA has a subtropical climate with hot and humid summers and mild winters. The average temperature in the summer ranges from 78-90 degrees Fahrenheit and the average winter temperature is around 40-56 degrees Fahrenheit. The area experiences significant precipitation throughout the year, with most occurring in the spring months. During hurricane season (June to November) the city can be hit by tropical storms or hurricanes, although most of them pass through without causing much damage.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana gets 63 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Baton Rouge averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 214 sunny days per year in Baton Rouge. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Baton Rouge gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 109 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 92 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 40
Rain: averages 63 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year