Weather in New Orleans, LA
Updated 2026-09-26 08:00 local time · ZIP codes 70112, 70113, 70114, 70115 + more
Sunny
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
76°6% rain
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82°11% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Today vs yesterday in New Orleans
Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 15%).
It feels like 79°F with winds near 3 mph.
76°F, 6% rain chance and 3 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 18 mph.
Current temperature is 76°F, wind 3 mph, rain chance up to 15%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in New Orleans
Louisiana is warm, humid and rainy, with hot summers, mild winters, frequent thunderstorms and exposure to tropical storms and hurricanes near the Gulf Coast.
New Orleans is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 29.95°N latitude and 90.08°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
New Orleans weather today
Sunny and 76°F in New Orleans, LA. Today's high is 88°F with a 8% rain chance. Winds are around 3 mph with gusts near 4 mph. Relative humidity is 70%, pressure is 30.03 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in New Orleans
Sunrise is at 06:50 AM and sunset is at 06:52 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 91°F and a low near 76°F. The maximum rain chance is 6%.