Orleans Parish Weather Forecast
Orleans Parish weather: 75°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Orleans Parish
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
11 dry days, 15 days above 90°F and humidity at 88%. 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 Orleans Parish
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 Orleans Parish
Heat Advisory issued August 22 at 11:32AM CDT until August 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Issued by NWS New Orleans LA
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
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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 75°F (24°C) with overcast. Humidity is 88% and wind is 7 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 6:56 PM.
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 22, 2026 at 6:56 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
