Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Weather Forecast
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport weather: 90°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 90°F (32°C) in Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport with overcast. It feels like 97°F. Today runs from 75°F to 95°F. Chance of precipitation is 15%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.4/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is February, April, August, 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 92°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 slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 95°F is 2.9°F above the 92°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. driving is the strongest bet in Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport today at 9.3/10. 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.
Active alerts for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
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
Weather in Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:01 PM, Aug 22 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 95° / 75° | 15% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 100° / 79° | 11% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 96° / 75° | 36% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 95° / 74° | 36% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 100° / 78° | 39% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 84° / 77° | 57% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 88° / 75° | 43% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light showers | 88° / 74° | 31% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 98° / 75° | 31% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 93° / 76° | 29% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 95° / 76° | 17% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 95° / 76° | 29% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 98° / 75° | 42% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 99° / 76° | 39% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 98° / 76° | 45% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 98° / 77° | 43% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 7 |
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.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59° | 45° | 5,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 67° | 53° | 3,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 74° | 59° | 5,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 79° | 66° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 83° | 72° | 10,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 88° | 77° | 6,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 89° | 78° | 7,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 92° | 80° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 87° | 76° | 7,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 80° | 67° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 71° | 60° | 3,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 64° | 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
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Best time to visit Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Go in February, April, August, 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.
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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 90°F (32°C) with overcast. Humidity is 52% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport?
February, April, August, 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 8:01 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (airports) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| 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 August 22, 2026 at 8:01 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
