Louisiana’s climate officials have released a ranking of the hottest Novembers on record dating back to 1895. Using temperature data from the National Centers for Environmental Information, the list highlights the months with the highest average statewide temperature, along with the typical highs, lows and total precipitation for each November.
Top ten hottest Novembers
#10 – November 2016
Average temperature: 62.4°F
Monthly high: 74.5°F
Monthly low: 50.3°F
Precipitation: 2.95 inches
#9 – November 1921
Average temperature: 62.6°F
Monthly high: 74.9°F
Monthly low: 50.2°F
Precipitation: 2.12 inches
#8 – November 2015
Average temperature: 62.7°F
Monthly high: 71.9°F
Monthly low: 53.5°F
Precipitation: 9.09 inches
#7 – November 1931
Average temperature: 63.2°F
Monthly high: 74.3°F
Monthly low: 52.1°F
Precipitation: 4.99 inches
#4 (tie) – November 1973
Average temperature: 63.5°F
Monthly high: 74.3°F
Monthly low: 52.6°F
Precipitation: 5.77 inches
#4 (tie) – November 1965
Average temperature: 63.5°F
Monthly high: 73.9°F
Monthly low: 53.2°F
Precipitation: 2.6 inches
#4 (tie) – November 1909
Average temperature: 63.5°F
Monthly high: 76.8°F
Monthly low: 50.2°F
Precipitation: 1.79 inches
#3 – November 1985
Average temperature: 63.9°F
Monthly high: 72.8°F
Monthly low: 55.1°F
Precipitation: 2.44 inches
#2 – November 1927
Average temperature: 64.1°F
Monthly high: 75.5°F
Monthly low: 52.8°F
Precipitation: 3.78 inches
#1 – November 2024
Average temperature: 66.0°F
Monthly high: 75.4°F
Monthly low: 56.7°F
Precipitation: 6.7 inches
The 2024 November record reflects a broader warming trend noted by scientists. Since the late 19th century, the Earth’s average temperature has risen roughly 0.14°F each decade, amounting to about a two‑degree Fahrenheit increase overall. While the data set focuses on temperature, it also shows variability in rainfall, with the wettest of the top ten months (2015) receiving over nine inches of precipitation.
State officials say the information underscores the importance of preparing communities for hotter, drier conditions during the traditionally cooler fall season. They recommend that local governments and residents consider heat‑related precautions—such as checking on vulnerable neighbors, ensuring adequate ventilation in homes, and staying informed about weather alerts—as part of ongoing climate‑resilience planning.
For Louisiana residents, the ranking serves as a reminder that climate change is not a distant concern; it is already influencing everyday weather patterns. By tracking these historic temperature benchmarks, the state aims to better understand how shifting climate conditions may affect agriculture, energy demand, and public health throughout the coming years.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
