Geography of New Orleans
Geography of New Orleans: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of New Orleans
Orleans Parish is 0 mi to the north, Gulf State Park is 146 mi to the east, Mississippi is 162 mi to the north and Alabama is 279 mi to the north-east.
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Coordinates: 29°57′4″N 90°4′17.4″W (29.9511, -90.0715)
Quick facts about New Orleans
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| State | Louisiana |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 29°57′4″N 90°4′17.4″W (29.9511, -90.0715) |
| Population | 380.000 |
| Known for | Jazz, Creole food and the French Quarter |
| Local time | 3:19 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | February, April, October and November |
| Climate | Temperate |
Geography by attraction in New Orleans
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Geography by airport in New Orleans
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Geography by zip / postal code in New Orleans
1 zip and postal codes mapped in this atlas
Geography by area code in New Orleans
1 area codes mapped in this atlas
Summary
New Orleans is a city in Louisiana. New Orleans is known for Jazz, Creole food and the French Quarter. It has a population of about 380.000.
Right now it is 77°F (25°C) in New Orleans with clear. It feels like 83°F. Today runs from 75°F to 90°F. Chance of precipitation is 31%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.9/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit New Orleans is February, April, October and November. The climate is temperate. January, May and July tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 91°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 46°F.
The closest major airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), about 12 mi away. Nearby highlights include French Quarter and Gulf State Park.
In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 90°F is 9.7°F above the 80°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in New Orleans today at 9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in New Orleans month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59° | 46° | 5,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 67° | 53° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 73° | 59° | 5,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 79° | 66° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 83° | 72° | 10,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 88° | 77° | 6,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 90° | 79° | 7,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 91° | 80° | 4,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 87° | 76° | 5,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 80° | 67° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 72° | 60° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 64° | 52° | 5,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is New Orleans?
New Orleans is a city in Louisiana. Its coordinates are 29.9511, -90.0715. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in New Orleans right now?
It is currently 77°F (25°C) with clear. Humidity is 83% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit New Orleans?
February, April, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in New Orleans, which has a temperate climate. January, May and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is New Orleans in?
New Orleans observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 3:19 AM.
How many people live in New Orleans?
New Orleans has a population of approximately 380.000.
What is the nearest airport to New Orleans?
The closest airports are Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), 12 mi away.
What are the top things to do in New Orleans?
Popular options include French Quarter and Gulf State Park.
What places are in New Orleans?
New Orleans covers 4 places in this atlas, including French Quarter, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, ZIP Code 70112 and Area Code 504.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 1, 2026 at 3:19 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
