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Weather on July 6

New Orleans, LA

55 Years of Data

Avg High
90°F
Avg Low
75°F
Warmest
1998
89°F avg
Coldest
1985
74°F avg

About This Date

July 6th in New Orleans, LA typically brings hot summer weather, with average highs around 90°F and lows near 75°F. Over 54 years of records, the warmest July 6th was in 1998 (89°F average), while the coldest was 1985 (74°F) — a 15°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 59% of July 6th dates historically, with the wettest July 6th recording 17.15" of rain. The last decade has been 3.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 3.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for July 6th in New Orleans, LA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Warming Trend
0.4°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202596°76°86°
202495°75°85°6.38"
202396°77°87°0.25"
202285°74°79°4.22"
202192°75°83°1.09"
202091°75°83°
201997°80°88°
201888°76°82°
201791°80°86°0.13"
201693°79°86°
201593°73°83°4.24"
201491°70°80°
201379°74°76°2.01"
201292°77°84°0.25"
201193°74°83°2.74"
201090°75°82°1.55"
200997°80°88°
200894°75°84°
200786°74°80°2.41"
200690°76°83°0.56"
200578°71°75°17.15"
200493°73°83°
200381°73°77°2.54"
200293°75°84°0.28"
200186°72°79°0.89"
200092°69°80°
199984°75°80°2.59"
1998warmest98°80°89°
199790°73°81°1.32"
199696°78°87°
199592°76°84°
199495°77°86°0.03"
199392°76°84°0.76"
199296°73°85°
199094°73°83°
198990°75°82°0.71"
198887°74°80°1.42"
198789°73°81°0.38"
198693°74°83°0.15"
1985coldest79°70°74°5.08"
198489°71°80°
198393°75°84°
198291°75°83°1.63"
198191°77°84°0.1"
198097°79°88°
197994°79°86°
197891°75°83°0.05"
197795°76°85°
197681°72°76°0.23"
197590°74°82°0.66"
197488°73°80°1.4"
197387°76°81°0.53"
197282°72°77°
197187°79°83°
54 years of data from NEW ORLEANS WSO CITY

New Orleans, LA Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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New Orleans, LA Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

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New Orleans, LA Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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