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New Orleans, LA Weather on May 28
New Orleans hits 95°F on this date, a sweltering May record
May 28 in New Orleans typically brings summer-like conditions with an average high near 88°F, but the city has experienced more extreme swings across 55 years of records. The record high of 95°F set in 1989 stands nearly 7 degrees above the average, while the record low of 63°F in 1976 shows the cooler side of spring variability. The 32-degree range between record extremes underscores how unpredictable late May weather can be in the Gulf Coast region.
What to Expect on May 28
Planning for May 28th in New Orleans, LA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 28 ever in New Orleans?
The warmest May 28 in New Orleans, LA reached 95°F in 1989. That is 7°F above the long-term average high of 88°F.
What was the coldest May 28 ever in New Orleans?
The coldest May 28 in New Orleans, LA dropped to 63°F in 1988. That is 9°F below the long-term average low of 72°F.
What is the average temperature on May 28 in New Orleans?
On May 28, New Orleans averages a high of 88°F and a low of 72°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from NEW ORLEANS WSO CITY.
How many years of weather data are available for May 28 in New Orleans?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 28 in New Orleans, LA, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
May 28 Weather History in New Orleans
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 91°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 91°F | 80°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 82°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 88°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 89°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 85°F | 71°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 2019 | 91°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 92°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 90°F | 79°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 84°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 84°F | 67°F | 1.19" | -- |
| 2014 | 87°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 86°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 94°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 89°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 92°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 89°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 87°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 82°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 90°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 89°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 86°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 84°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 87°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 88°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 93°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 89°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 92°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 90°F | 72°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 1996 | 92°F | 79°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 92°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 87°F | -- | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 86°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 84°F | 69°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 1991 | 91°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 82°F | 68°F | 0.56" | -- |
| 1989 | 95°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 86°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 89°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 90°F | 72°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 1985 | 87°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 89°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 89°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 92°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 92°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 91°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 86°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 92°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 92°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 81°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 91°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 88°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 86°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 86°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 84°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: NEW ORLEANS WSO CITY
How Has May 28 Changed?
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for New Orleans, LA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.