Orleans Parish Weather Forecast
Orleans Parish weather: 80°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
Best time to go outside today
7 AM - 10 AM · comfort score 7.7/10
The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.
Weather in Orleans Parish right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:11 AM, Aug 21 local time.
Active alerts for Orleans Parish
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 21 at 12:03AM CDT until August 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Issued by NWS New Orleans LA
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Orleans Parish?
Orleans Parish is a county in Louisiana. Its coordinates are 29.9511, -90.0715. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Orleans Parish right now?
It is currently 80°F (26°C) with clear. Humidity is 87% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Orleans Parish?
February, April, August, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Orleans Parish, which has a temperate climate. January, May and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Orleans Parish in?
Orleans Parish observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 9:11 AM.
How many people live in Orleans Parish?
Orleans Parish has a population of approximately 380.000.
What is the nearest airport to Orleans Parish?
The closest airports are Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), 12 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Orleans Parish?
Popular options include French Quarter and Gulf State Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-counties) - 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 9:11 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
