New Orleans, LA Weather
New Orleans, LA climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 91.70 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 45.30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 17 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 18 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at New Orleans is 62.19 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is July with an average rainfall of 6.35 Inches.
Weather Data
Weather Warnings
| Coastal flood warning in effect until 6 pm cst Tuesday flood watch in effect through Tuesday afternoon hurricane wind watch in effect through Tuesday afternoon hurricane watch in effect . |
Current Conditions
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Overcast, 71°F | Humidity: 79% | Dewpoint: 64°F |
| Wind Speed: E 11.5 MPH (10 KT) | Heat Index: 71°F | ||
| Barometer: 30.08 in. | Wind Chill: 71°F |
Weather Forecast
 | Hi: 75°F | Rest of today: Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds 15 to 25 mph. |
| Lo: 69°F | ||
 | Hi: 71°F | Monday: Windy. Widespread rain and chance of thunderstorms. Rain May be heavy at Times. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph. Gusts up to 55 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 90 percent. |
| Lo: 69°F | ||
 | Hi: 71°F | Tuesday: Very windy. Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers in the morning...Then slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 30 to 45 mph Decreasing to 20 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Chance of showers 50 percent. |
| Lo: 61°F | ||
 | Hi: 71°F | Veterans day: Windy...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. |
| Lo: 55°F | ||
 | Hi: 71°F | Thursday: Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. |
| Lo: 62°F | ||
 | Hi: 79°F | Friday: Sunny in the morning...Then partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. |
| Lo: 70°F |
Moon, Sunrise and Sunset
 |
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous Moon | Civil Twilight: 5:54 AM CST |
Sunrise: 6:19 AM CST |
| Sunset: 5:08 PM CST |
Civil Twilight: 5:33 PM CST |
Normal Climate
Normal Temperatures
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max °F | 62.7 | 66.2 | 72.8 | 78.6 | 85.4 | 90.1 | 91.6 | 91.7 | 87.9 | 80.5 | 71.7 | 65.3 | 78.7 |
| Mean °F | 54.0 | 57.3 | 63.7 | 69.3 | 76.6 | 81.6 | 83.3 | 83.3 | 79.8 | 71.3 | 62.7 | 56.5 | 70.0 |
| Min °F | 45.3 | 48.3 | 54.5 | 59.9 | 67.7 | 73.1 | 75.0 | 74.9 | 71.7 | 62.1 | 53.6 | 47.6 | 61.1 |
Normal Precipitation
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inch | 5.73 | 4.59 | 5.27 | 4.82 | 6.01 | 5.79 | 6.35 | 6.01 | 5.58 | 2.89 | 4.75 | 4.40 | 62.19 |
