Louisiana Weather Forecast
Louisiana weather: 78°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Louisiana
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 26 mph and 1 thunderstorm day in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,9 in, 1,8 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
Active alerts for Louisiana
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
16-day forecast for Louisiana
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Aug 20 | ☀️ Clear sky | 99° / 78° | 3% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 21 | ☁️ Overcast | 100° / 78° | 40% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 100° / 73° | 40% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 103° / 78° | 9% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 102° / 79° | 16% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 97° / 78° | 29% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 99° / 77° | 30% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 101° / 77° | 31% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 101° / 79° | 34% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌧️ Showers | 102° / 79° | 36% · 0,3 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 97° / 77° | 29% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light showers | 84° / 73° | 21% · 0,4 in | 8 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 89° / 73° | 19% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 96° / 75° | 21% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 99° / 77° | 24% | 6 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌧️ Showers | 99° / 74° | 28% · 0,9 in | 10 mph | 8 |
What this means for Louisiana
Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 99°F is 4.1°F above the 95°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
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 67°F.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Louisiana?
Louisiana is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 30.4515, -91.1871. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Louisiana right now?
It is currently 78°F (26°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 88% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Louisiana?
February, April, August, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Louisiana, which has a temperate climate. January, May and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Louisiana in?
Louisiana observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 6:01 AM.
How many people live in Louisiana?
Louisiana has a population of approximately 4.6 million.
What is the nearest airport to Louisiana?
The closest airports are Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), 64 mi away and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), 250 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Louisiana?
Popular options include French Quarter and Gulf State Park.
What places are in Louisiana?
Louisiana covers 2 places in this atlas, including New Orleans and Orleans Parish.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - 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 6:01 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
