Historical Weather in New Orleans, LA
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Historical temperature and precipitation averages for New Orleans, LA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Warmest MonthAugustAvg High: 92°F / Low: 76°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 63°F / Low: 44°F
Jan
63°/ 44°
💧 13.0"
Feb
66°/ 47°
💧 14.8"
Mar
73°/ 54°
💧 17.6"
Apr
79°/ 61°
💧 18.2"
May
85°/ 68°
💧 20.8"
Jun
90°/ 74°
💧 15.0"
Jul
92°/ 76°
💧 12.4"
Aug
92°/ 76°
💧 13.0"
Sep
88°/ 72°
💧 17.3"
Oct
81°/ 62°
💧 13.1"
Nov
72°/ 53°
💧 14.9"
Dec
65°/ 46°
💧 16.0"
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Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.
New Orleans Temperature Records
- Record High: The hottest temperature ever recorded in New Orleans, LA is 105°F, set on July 25, 2004.
- Record Low: The coldest temperature ever recorded in New Orleans, LA is 11°F, set on December 23, 1989.
- Data Coverage: Based on 56 years of data from NOAA weather station: NEW ORLEANS AUDUBON.
All-Time Record High
105°F
July 25, 2004
All-Time Record Low
11°F
December 23, 1989
Monthly Temperature Records in New Orleans
| Month | Record High | Record Low |
|---|---|---|
| January | 86°F(2002) | 13°F(1996) |
| February | 86°F(2000) | 16°F(1996) |
| March | 99°F(2012) | 25°F(1980) |
| April | 93°F(1987) | 32°F(1971) |
| May | 99°F(2019) | 41°F(2013) |
| June | 104°F(2009) | 50°F(1984) |
| July | 105°F(2004) | 60°F(2014) |
| August | 105°F(2023) | 60°F(2004) |
| September | 101°F(1980) | 50°F(1975) |
| October | 97°F(2019) | 35°F(1989) |
| November | 89°F(2016) | 24°F(1970) |
| December | 86°F(1998) | 11°F(1989) |
New Orleans Snow RecordsSee the top 10 snowiest days ever recorded
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