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Daily Climate Graphic

Climate Data for January 1
  Normal High* Normal Low* Record High Record Low Record Precipitation
Baton Rouge (since 1892) 62 42 82 (1952) 19 (1984) 4.57 (1942)
Biloxi, MS (since 1893) 60 44 78 (1934) 18 (1928) 8.21 (2017)
McComb, MS (since 1948) 60 39 79 (1952) 17 (1964) 1.43 (1983)
New Orleans - City (since 1893) 64 47 84 (1952) 26 (1964) 3.27 (2017)
New Orleans Intl Airport - MSY (since 1871) 63 47 81 (2006) 21 (1984) 2.13 (2017)
Slidell, LA (since 1956) 61 42 78 (1975) 24 (2018) 5.38 (2017)
*30 Year Climate Normals from 1991 to 2020
On this day in 2002: A mixture of rain and sleet changed to a mix of snow and sleet during the evening hours. One-half inch to two inches of snow accumulated resulting in vehicular accidents on icy roadways and the closing of some bridges.