New Orleans Weather Forecast
New Orleans weather: 75°F, light rain. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for New Orleans
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 30 mph and 4 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,5 in, 1,5 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
Active alerts for New Orleans
Heat Advisory issued August 21 at 8:05PM CDT until August 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Issued by NWS New Orleans LA
16-day forecast for New Orleans
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | ⛈️ Violent showers | 96° / 75° | 48% · 0,5 in | 19 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 99° / 74° | 7% | 14 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌧️ Showers | 100° / 76° | 5% · 0,3 in | 17 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 94° / 80° | 28% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 98° / 80° | 30% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 96° / 80° | 46% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 82° / 80° | 43% · 0,4 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 94° / 78° | 30% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 93° / 78° | 28% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 93° / 79° | 32% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 99° / 79° | 32% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 99° / 81° | 41% | 12 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 98° / 80° | 35% | 12 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 98° / 81° | 10% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 99° / 81° | 21% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 100° / 80° | 26% | 11 mph | 8 |
What this means for New Orleans
Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 96°F is 3.4°F above the 92°F typical for this month.
A 48% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel. Around 0,5 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 65°F.
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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 75°F (24°C) with light rain. Humidity is 80% and wind is 13 mph.
When is the best time to visit New Orleans?
February, April, August, 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 8:44 PM.
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 5 places in this atlas, including French Quarter, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, French Quarter, 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 21, 2026 at 8:44 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
