Climate change in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Since 1979, West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana has warmed 2.7°F, with 10 more days above 90°F, 33 more nights above 70°F and 4% less precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Jefferson Davis Parish, LA's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.7°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +0.6°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +4.2°F
- Precipitation: −4%
- Wettest day of the year: −12%
- Longest dry spell: +4 days
- Days above 90°F: +10 days
- Nights above 70°F: +33 days
- Freezing nights: −11 days
- Frost-free season: +34 days
- Muggy days: +14 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): −1.3°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +21 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.