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Retirement Living In Baton Rouge Area - Louisiana


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Area Description

Baton Rouge is Louisiana's capital city and home to the state's flagship university, Louisiana State University. The Baton Rouge Area, comprised of nine parishes, is a vibrant community characterized by a citizenry that works hard and plays hard. The area is nationally recognized as a leader in economic development.

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    The Baton Rouge Area has a wonderful park system that supports a variety of hobbies and an active lifestyle. With a mild climate, the Baton Rouge Area offers indoor and outdoor recreation options year-round. The award winning library, anchored by the East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library on Goodwood, is state-of-the-art. Arts and cultural opportunities are too plentiful to describe. And the large non-profit community offers ample opportunities for volunteerism and philanthropy.

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What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Baton Rouge Area, Louisiana?

For those of you that retire in Baton Rouge Area, you will have hotter temperatures than other areas of the USA.

Winter temperatures are cool with averages in the low 50's and highs in the low 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 40's. Expect some rainy days in the winter.

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Baton Rouge Area such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are mild with averages in the upper 60's and highs in the upper 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the mid 50's. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect some rainy days in the spring.

Summertime in Baton Rouge Area is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are warm with averages in the low 80's and highs in the low 90's. Nights are mild with lows in the low 70's. Expect a lot of days above 90°. Humidity with lots of moisture in the air may feel oppressive. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Summer.

If you retire in Baton Rouge Area, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are mild with averages in the upper 60's and highs in the low 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the upper 50's. Expect a few days above 90°. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  40 F°  51 F°  61 F°
 Feb  43 F°  54 F°  65 F°
 Mar  49 F°  61 F°  72 F°
 Apr  56 F°  67 F°  79 F°
 May  64 F°  75 F°  86 F°
 Jun  70 F°  80 F°  90 F°
 Jul  73 F°  82 F°  92 F°
 Aug  72 F°  82 F°  92 F°
 Sep  67 F°  78 F°  88 F°
 Oct  57 F°  69 F°  80 F°
 Nov  48 F°  60 F°  72 F°
 Dec  42 F°  53 F°  64 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  8  0
 Feb  0  3  0
 Mar  0  1  0
 Apr  0  0  0
 May  5  0  0
 Jun  17  0  0
 Jul  23  0  0
 Aug  23  0  0
 Sep  13  0  0
 Oct  1  0  0
 Nov  0  2  0
 Dec  0  6  0

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  6 "  10  42 %
 Feb  6 "  9  45 %
 Mar  5 "  8  50 %
 Apr  5 "  7  57 %
 May  5 "  8  65 %
 Jun  7 "  12  71 %
 Jul  6 "  12  73 %
 Aug  6 "  11  73 %
 Sep  5 "  8  69 %
 Oct  5 "  7  59 %
 Nov  4 "  8  52 %
 Dec  6 "  9  45 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  0 "  0  0
 Feb  0 "  0  0
 Mar  0 "  0  0
 Apr  0 "  0  0
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Cost of Living for Baton Rouge Area, LA

Baton Rouge Area, Louisiana cost of living for Housing, Healthcare, Transportation, Taxes, Utilities, etc.:

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Senior Assistance in Baton Rouge Area, LA

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