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Louisiana Weather Forecast

Louisiana weather: 78°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☀️ 78°F now🕔 5:03 PM local📅 Best: February, April, August, October and November👥 4.6 million

Next 48 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

8 AM☀️80°0%4 mph
9 AM☀️84°0%6 mph
10 AM☀️87°0%7 mph
11 AM☀️90°0%7 mph
12 PM☀️93°1%6 mph
1 PM☀️96°1%6 mph
2 PM☀️98°2%6 mph
3 PM☀️99°1%6 mph
4 PM☀️99°1%6 mph
5 PM☀️99°1%4 mph
6 PM☀️98°1%6 mph
7 PM🌙96°1%3 mph
8 PM🌙89°1%8 mph
9 PM🌙86°1%8 mph
10 PM🌙83°3%8 mph
11 PM🌙82°2%7 mph
12 AM☁️81°4%7 mph
1 AM🌙81°2%6 mph
2 AM☁️80°0%5 mph
3 AM☁️80°1%5 mph
4 AM🌙79°1%5 mph
5 AM☁️79°1%5 mph
6 AM🌙79°1%4 mph
7 AM☁️78°2%4 mph
8 AM☁️82°1%5 mph
9 AM☁️85°1%5 mph
10 AM☁️89°1%5 mph
11 AM☁️93°2%5 mph
12 PM☁️96°2%5 mph
1 PM99°4%5 mph
2 PM☁️100°5%6 mph
3 PM100°6%4 mph
4 PM☁️98°8%5 mph
5 PM☁️98°18%4 mph
6 PM🌤️98°24%7 mph
7 PM☁️94°26%9 mph
8 PM☁️88°40%4 mph
9 PM🌙87°40%4 mph
10 PM☁️85°40%6 mph
11 PM🌙81°40%6 mph
12 AM🌙78°40%6 mph
1 AM🌙75°40%5 mph
2 AM☁️73°1%3 mph
3 AM☁️73°1%5 mph
4 AM☁️74°1%3 mph
5 AM☁️74°1%3 mph
6 AM☁️74°1%3 mph
7 AM☁️75°1%2 mph

Best time to go outside today

8 AM - 11 AM · comfort score 7.4/10

The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.

Weather in Louisiana right now

☀️
78°F
Clear sky · feels like 88°F
Humidity88%
Wind2 mph WSW
Gusts6 mph
UV index0.4 · Low
Cloud cover1%
Pressure1015 hPa
VisibilityGood · 12 mi
Air quality67 · Moderate
Sunrise6:34 AM
Sunset7:41 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 71%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:03 PM, Aug 22 local time.

⚠️Thu, Aug 20: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Fri, Aug 21: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 22: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 23: extreme heat, 103°F (40°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 24: extreme heat, 102°F (39°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Active alerts for Louisiana

⚠️Heat Advisory · Moderate
Heat Advisory issued August 22 at 11:32AM CDT until August 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Issued by NWS New Orleans LA
⚠️Heat Advisory · Moderate
Heat Advisory issued August 22 at 11:32AM CDT until August 23 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Issued by NWS New Orleans LA
⚠️Thu, Aug 20: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Fri, Aug 21: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 22: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 23: extreme heat, 103°F (40°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 24: extreme heat, 102°F (39°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Louisiana?

Louisiana is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 30.4515, -91.1871. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Louisiana right now?

It is currently 78°F (26°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 88% and wind is 2 mph.

When is the best time to visit Louisiana?

February, April, August, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Louisiana, which has a temperate climate. January, May and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Louisiana in?

Louisiana observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 5:03 PM.

How many people live in Louisiana?

Louisiana has a population of approximately 4.6 million.

What is the nearest airport to Louisiana?

The closest airports are Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), 64 mi away and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), 250 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Louisiana?

Popular options include French Quarter and Gulf State Park.

What places are in Louisiana?

Louisiana covers 2 places in this atlas, including New Orleans and Orleans Parish.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, 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 August 22, 2026 at 5:03 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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