New Orleans Weather Forecast
New Orleans weather: 76°F, drizzle. 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.
11 dry days, 15 days above 90°F and humidity at 93%. Hot, dry and windy together is what drives fire spread.
Light haze overhead right now. Aerosol readings cannot separate wildfire smoke from dust, so treat this as a haze signal, not a fire confirmation.
Air quality and pollen in New Orleans
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Health and safety today
| Skin and UV | No protection needed for most skin types. |
|---|---|
| General | Conditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing. |
| Air quality | Children, older adults and people with asthma should reduce outdoor exertion. |
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
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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 76°F (25°C) with drizzle. Humidity is 93% and wind is 7 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 9:32 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 9:32 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
