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New Orleans, LA Weather on July 17
New Orleans hits 100°F on July 17, 2000 - a record extreme
July 17 in New Orleans typically features sweltering heat with average highs near 91°F, but the city's recorded history shows far more intense extremes. The record high of 100°F, set in 2000, represents a nine-degree surge above normal for this date, while the record low of 67°F in 1998 demonstrates the rare cool relief the city occasionally experiences during summer. Over 55 years of data, the range between record extremes reaches 33 degrees, illustrating the unpredictability that can emerge even during New Orleans' most predictable season.
What to Expect on July 17
Planning for July 17th in New Orleans, LA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest July 17 ever in New Orleans?
The warmest July 17 in New Orleans, LA reached 100°F in 2000. That is 9°F above the long-term average high of 91°F.
What was the coldest July 17 ever in New Orleans?
The coldest July 17 in New Orleans, LA dropped to 67°F in 1998. That is 8°F below the long-term average low of 75°F.
What is the average temperature on July 17 in New Orleans?
On July 17, New Orleans averages a high of 91°F and a low of 75°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from NEW ORLEANS WSO CITY.
How many years of weather data are available for July 17 in New Orleans?
We have 55 years of weather records for July 17 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.
July 17 Weather History in New Orleans
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 93°F | 75°F | 1.47" | -- |
| 2024 | 95°F | 79°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 96°F | 76°F | 0.71" | -- |
| 2022 | 93°F | 73°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2021 | 88°F | 73°F | 2.08" | -- |
| 2020 | 85°F | 74°F | 3.45" | -- |
| 2019 | 94°F | 79°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 90°F | 75°F | 0.81" | -- |
| 2017 | 88°F | 76°F | 2.24" | -- |
| 2016 | 90°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 95°F | 79°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 89°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 86°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 91°F | 77°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2011 | 90°F | 75°F | 0.36" | -- |
| 2010 | 92°F | 71°F | 0.86" | -- |
| 2009 | 92°F | 75°F | 0.51" | -- |
| 2008 | 95°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 82°F | 73°F | 0.51" | -- |
| 2006 | 96°F | 75°F | 2.21" | -- |
| 2005 | 91°F | 79°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 2004 | 92°F | 76°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2003 | 92°F | 78°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 94°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 90°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 100°F | 81°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 92°F | 75°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1998 | 93°F | 67°F | 1.96" | -- |
| 1997 | 85°F | 74°F | 0.51" | -- |
| 1996 | 94°F | 77°F | 0.3" | -- |
| 1995 | 94°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 94°F | 73°F | 1.27" | -- |
| 1993 | 94°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 93°F | 74°F | -- | -- |
| 1991 | 97°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 81°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 94°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 90°F | 74°F | 2.29" | -- |
| 1987 | 94°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 92°F | 73°F | 1.04" | -- |
| 1985 | 87°F | 71°F | 4.52" | -- |
| 1984 | 88°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 89°F | 74°F | 0.76" | -- |
| 1982 | 90°F | 71°F | 3.05" | -- |
| 1981 | 94°F | 82°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 98°F | 80°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 95°F | 74°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 1978 | 90°F | 78°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 94°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 83°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 89°F | 76°F | 5.05" | -- |
| 1974 | 89°F | 74°F | 0.51" | -- |
| 1973 | 95°F | 80°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 1972 | 87°F | 74°F | 0.25" | -- |
| 1971 | 90°F | 76°F | 2.72" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: NEW ORLEANS WSO CITY
How Has July 17 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.