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Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Weather Forecast

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport weather: 61°F, fog. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌥️ 61°F now🕔 7:11 PM local📅 Best: February, April, October and November

Summary

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is an airport in New Orleans. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is a commercial airport.

Right now it is 61°F (16°C) in Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport with fog. It feels like 64°F. Today runs from 60°F to 78°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport 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 45°F.

The closest major airport is George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), about 304 mi away. Nearby highlights include French Quarter and Gulf State Park.

In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 78°F is in line with the 80°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport today at 9.8/10. 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.

Weather in Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport right now

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61°F
Fog · feels like 64°F
Humidity100%
Wind3 mph SE
Gusts6 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover100%
Pressure1021 hPa
VisibilityGood · 12 mi
Air quality43 · Good
Sunrise7:11 AM
Sunset6:17 PM
Moon🌖 Waning gibbous · 94%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:11 PM, Oct 28 local time.

Next 24 hours

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

6 AM🌥️61°0%2 mph
7 AM🌥️61°0%1 mph
8 AM🌥️60°0%1 mph
9 AM⛅66°0%3 mph
10 AM☀️72°0%5 mph
11 AM☀️74°0%7 mph
12 PM☀️76°0%7 mph
1 PM☀️77°0%7 mph
2 PM☀️78°0%8 mph
3 PM☀️78°0%7 mph
4 PM☀️78°0%6 mph
5 PM☀️78°0%5 mph
6 PM☀️74°0%4 mph
7 PM☁️70°0%5 mph
8 PM☁️67°0%4 mph
9 PM☁️64°0%4 mph
10 PM🌙62°0%3 mph
11 PM🌙61°0%3 mph
12 AM☁️60°0%0 mph
1 AM☁️60°0%0 mph
2 AM☁️60°0%2 mph
3 AM☁️60°0%2 mph
4 AM🌙59°0%5 mph
5 AM🌙59°0%5 mph

16-day forecast for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Wed, Oct 28🌥️ Fog78° / 60°0%8 mph6
Thu, Oct 29☁️ Overcast79° / 59°0%10 mph6
Fri, Oct 30☁️ Overcast83° / 69°4%12 mph6
Sat, Oct 31⛈️ Thunderstorm82° / 71°54% · 0,2 in10 mph3
Sun, Nov 1🌧️ Heavy drizzle82° / 67°46% · 0,1 in11 mph6
Mon, Nov 2☁️ Overcast87° / 67°5%8 mph5
Tue, Nov 3🌦️ Light showers76° / 68°24% · 0,8 in14 mph2
Wed, Nov 4⛈️ Thunderstorm80° / 58°26% · 0,5 in13 mph5
Thu, Nov 5☀️ Clear sky72° / 51°10%9 mph5
Fri, Nov 6☀️ Clear sky72° / 53°10%8 mph5
Sat, Nov 7⛅ Partly cloudy68° / 57°8%11 mph5
Sun, Nov 8🌤️ Mainly clear66° / 55°23%8 mph5
Mon, Nov 9☁️ Overcast69° / 54°19%7 mph5
Tue, Nov 10☁️ Overcast72° / 60°23%8 mph4
Wed, Nov 11☁️ Overcast78° / 61°29%8 mph5
Thu, Nov 12☀️ Clear sky-- / --19%--—

Climate in Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January59°45°5,9 in★★★☆☆
February67°53°3,8 in★★★★☆
March74°59°5,7 in★★★☆☆
April79°66°3,1 in★★★★☆
May83°72°10,3 in★★★☆☆
June88°77°6,3 in★★★☆☆
July89°78°7,6 in★★★☆☆
August91°79°4,6 in★★★☆☆
September87°76°6,2 in★★★☆☆
October80°67°3,5 in★★★★☆
November71°60°3,8 in★★★★☆
December64°52°5,6 in★★★☆☆

Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Air quality and pollen in Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

43
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.511.2 µg/m³
PM1012.2 µg/m³
Ozone44 µg/m³
NO₂25.4 µg/m³
UV index0 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise7:11 AM
Sunset6:17 PM
Daylight11h 6m
Solar noon12:44 PM
Golden hour (am)7:11 AM - 8:11 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:17 PM - 6:17 PM
Blue hour (am)6:41 AM - 7:11 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:17 PM - 6:47 PM
Moon phase🌖 Waning gibbous · 94%
Moonrise8:05 PM
Moonset10:05 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Best time to visit Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Go in February, April, October and November. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, May and July - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★☆☆
February★★★★☆
March★★★☆☆
April★★★★☆
May★★★☆☆
June★★★☆☆
July★★★☆☆
August★★★☆☆
September★★★☆☆
October★★★★☆
November★★★★☆
December★★★☆☆

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport?

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is an airport in New Orleans. Its coordinates are 29.9934, -90.2581. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport right now?

It is currently 61°F (16°C) with fog. Humidity is 100% and wind is 3 mph.

When is the best time to visit Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport?

February, April, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, which has a temperate climate. January, May and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in?

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 7:11 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport?

The closest airports are George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), 304 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport?

Popular options include French Quarter and Gulf State Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (airports) - 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 October 28, 2026 at 7:11 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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