New Orleans weather in July
In July, New Orleans sees average daytime highs of 88°F and overnight lows near 78°F, with 5.6 in of rain across 17.9 wet days and about 13.7 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 88°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 28% of the time in July, and the air most often feels miserable.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 54 min at the start of July to 13 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is New Orleans's 12th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see New Orleans's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 88°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 78°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 5.6 in
- 17.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 48 min
- 5:13 AM – 6:59 PM
- Cloud cover
- 61%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 6 mph
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.83 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.7
- out of 10
New Orleans is largest city of the state of Louisiana, United States.
- Density
- 400/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1718
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 88°F through the month.
A typical July day in New Orleans reaches about 88°F in the afternoon and slips back to 78°F overnight — a 10°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 84°F and 91°F. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 1°F warmer than June and on par with August.
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| Avg high (°F) | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 |
| Avg low (°F) | 77 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87 | 77 |
| 2 | 87 | 77 |
| 3 | 87 | 77 |
| 4 | 87 | 78 |
| 5 | 87 | 78 |
| 6 | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | 88 | 78 |
| 13 | 88 | 78 |
| 14 | 88 | 78 |
| 15 | 88 | 78 |
| 16 | 88 | 78 |
| 17 | 88 | 78 |
| 18 | 88 | 78 |
| 19 | 88 | 78 |
| 20 | 88 | 78 |
| 21 | 88 | 78 |
| 22 | 88 | 78 |
| 23 | 88 | 78 |
| 24 | 88 | 78 |
| 25 | 88 | 78 |
| 26 | 88 | 78 |
| 27 | 88 | 78 |
| 28 | 88 | 78 |
| 29 | 88 | 78 |
| 30 | 88 | 78 |
| 31 | 88 | 78 |
How July really feels in New Orleans
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 31 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in July is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
New Orleans weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 1st-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61° / 48° | 4.4 | 9.7 | 10.3 | 5.1 |
| Feb | 64° / 51° | 4.2 | 8.8 | 10.9 | 5.8 |
| Mar | 69° / 57° | 4.5 | 9.4 | 11.8 | 6.6 |
| Apr | 75° / 63° | 3.9 | 8.4 | 12.7 | 7.2 |
| May | 82° / 70° | 3.6 | 9.2 | 13.5 | 6.5 |
| Jun | 86° / 76° | 5.2 | 15.2 | 13.9 | 4.4 |
| Jul | 88° / 78° | 5.6 | 17.9 | 13.7 | 3.7 |
| Aug | 87° / 78° | 6.3 | 17.4 | 13.1 | 3.8 |
| Sep | 84° / 74° | 4.9 | 12.8 | 12.2 | 5.2 |
| Oct | 77° / 65° | 3.5 | 8 | 11.3 | 7.4 |
| Nov | 69° / 56° | 3.3 | 7.3 | 10.5 | 7.0 |
| Dec | 63° / 51° | 3.8 | 9.2 | 10.1 | 5.7 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 28% of the time in July, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 52%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 |
| Cloudier (%) | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49 | 51 |
| 2 | 49 | 51 |
| 3 | 49 | 51 |
| 4 | 49 | 51 |
| 5 | 50 | 50 |
| 6 | 49 | 51 |
| 7 | 49 | 51 |
| 8 | 49 | 51 |
| 9 | 48 | 52 |
| 10 | 49 | 51 |
| 11 | 49 | 51 |
| 12 | 49 | 51 |
| 13 | 49 | 51 |
| 14 | 48 | 52 |
| 15 | 49 | 51 |
| 16 | 49 | 51 |
| 17 | 48 | 52 |
| 18 | 47 | 53 |
| 19 | 48 | 52 |
| 20 | 49 | 51 |
| 21 | 49 | 51 |
| 22 | 49 | 51 |
| 23 | 49 | 51 |
| 24 | 49 | 51 |
| 25 | 49 | 51 |
| 26 | 49 | 51 |
| 27 | 48 | 52 |
| 28 | 48 | 52 |
| 29 | 48 | 52 |
| 30 | 48 | 52 |
| 31 | 48 | 52 |
Chance of precipitation in July
New Orleans gets around 5.6 in of rain over 17.9 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 58% and peaks near 59% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 53 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 53 |
| 2 | 54 |
| 3 | 54 |
| 4 | 55 |
| 5 | 55 |
| 6 | 56 |
| 7 | 57 |
| 8 | 57 |
| 9 | 58 |
| 10 | 58 |
| 11 | 59 |
| 12 | 59 |
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| 15 | 59 |
| 16 | 59 |
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| 20 | 59 |
| 21 | 59 |
| 22 | 59 |
| 23 | 58 |
| 24 | 58 |
| 25 | 58 |
| 26 | 58 |
| 27 | 58 |
| 28 | 58 |
| 29 | 58 |
| 30 | 57 |
| 31 | 57 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels miserable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the miserable band about 53% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muggy (%) | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Oppressive (%) | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 |
| Miserable (%) | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 4 | 58 | 37 |
| 2 | 1 | 3 | 58 | 38 |
| 3 | 1 | 3 | 57 | 39 |
| 4 | 0 | 3 | 57 | 40 |
| 5 | 0 | 2 | 57 | 41 |
| 6 | 0 | 2 | 56 | 42 |
| 7 | 0 | 2 | 55 | 43 |
| 8 | 0 | 2 | 54 | 44 |
| 9 | 0 | 2 | 52 | 46 |
| 10 | 0 | 2 | 51 | 47 |
| 11 | 0 | 1 | 51 | 48 |
| 12 | 0 | 1 | 49 | 49 |
| 13 | 0 | 2 | 48 | 50 |
| 14 | 0 | 2 | 47 | 51 |
| 15 | 0 | 2 | 45 | 53 |
| 16 | 0 | 2 | 44 | 54 |
| 17 | 0 | 2 | 42 | 56 |
| 18 | 0 | 2 | 41 | 57 |
| 19 | 0 | 3 | 40 | 57 |
| 20 | 0 | 3 | 38 | 59 |
| 21 | 0 | 3 | 37 | 60 |
| 22 | 0 | 3 | 37 | 60 |
| 23 | 0 | 3 | 36 | 61 |
| 24 | 0 | 3 | 36 | 61 |
| 25 | 0 | 3 | 35 | 62 |
| 26 | 0 | 3 | 35 | 62 |
| 27 | 0 | 3 | 35 | 62 |
| 28 | 0 | 3 | 35 | 62 |
| 29 | 0 | 3 | 35 | 62 |
| 30 | 0 | 3 | 35 | 62 |
| 31 | 0 | 3 | 34 | 63 |
Wind in July
Winds average 6 mph in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 6 mph on the calmest days to 6 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (mph) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
| 31 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 13 h 54 min at the start of July to 13 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 5:06 AM to 5:22 AM, and sunset from 7:01 PM to 6:51 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:06 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:11 | 5:11 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:15 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:17 | 5:17 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:22 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:51 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.9 | 5:06 | 7:01 |
| 2 | 13.9 | 5:07 | 7:01 |
| 3 | 13.9 | 5:07 | 7:01 |
| 4 | 13.9 | 5:08 | 7:01 |
| 5 | 13.9 | 5:08 | 7:01 |
| 6 | 13.9 | 5:08 | 7:01 |
| 7 | 13.9 | 5:09 | 7:01 |
| 8 | 13.9 | 5:09 | 7:00 |
| 9 | 13.8 | 5:10 | 7:00 |
| 10 | 13.8 | 5:10 | 7:00 |
| 11 | 13.8 | 5:11 | 7:00 |
| 12 | 13.8 | 5:11 | 7:00 |
| 13 | 13.8 | 5:12 | 6:59 |
| 14 | 13.8 | 5:12 | 6:59 |
| 15 | 13.8 | 5:13 | 6:59 |
| 16 | 13.8 | 5:13 | 6:59 |
| 17 | 13.7 | 5:14 | 6:58 |
| 18 | 13.7 | 5:14 | 6:58 |
| 19 | 13.7 | 5:15 | 6:57 |
| 20 | 13.7 | 5:16 | 6:57 |
| 21 | 13.7 | 5:16 | 6:57 |
| 22 | 13.7 | 5:17 | 6:56 |
| 23 | 13.6 | 5:17 | 6:56 |
| 24 | 13.6 | 5:18 | 6:55 |
| 25 | 13.6 | 5:18 | 6:55 |
| 26 | 13.6 | 5:19 | 6:54 |
| 27 | 13.6 | 5:20 | 6:53 |
| 28 | 13.5 | 5:20 | 6:53 |
| 29 | 13.5 | 5:21 | 6:52 |
| 30 | 13.5 | 5:21 | 6:51 |
| 31 | 13.5 | 5:22 | 6:51 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 5.83 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.73 kWh/m² to a high of 6.23 kWh/m² in May across the year — July's 5.83 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.9 | Bright |
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| 17 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.7 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for New Orleans
In July, New Orleans sits inside its atlantic hurricane season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
New Orleans sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Is July a good time to visit New Orleans?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in New Orleans.
What to pack for New Orleans in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, New Orleans sees daytime highs around 88°F and nights near 78°F. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 18 days see rain.
Sea temperature near New Orleans in July
The nearest coast averages about 86°F in July — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 12 mi away) is warmest in August at about 86°F and coldest in January near 58°F.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Apr 5 to Nov 13 — about 7.3 months when the water holds above 68°F.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 58 | 58 | 64 | 71 | 78 | 84 | 86 | 86 | 83 | 76 | 67 | 61 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Cool | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58 | Bracing |
| Feb | 58 | Bracing |
| Mar | 64 | Cool |
| Apr | 71 | Refreshing |
| May | 78 | Warm |
| Jun | 84 | Tropical |
| Jul | 86 | Tropical |
| Aug | 86 | Tropical |
| Sep | 83 | Tropical |
| Oct | 76 | Warm |
| Nov | 67 | Cool |
| Dec | 61 | Cool |
UV index in New Orleans in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in New Orleans peaks around July 11 at about 10 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 19 at about 4 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 4 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Level | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | Moderate |
| Feb | 6 | High |
| Mar | 7 | High |
| Apr | 10 | Very high |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 5 | Moderate |
| Dec | 4 | Moderate |
Air quality in New Orleans in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in New Orleans is worst in July — around 22 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.9× the cleanest month (November, 8 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 18 | 22 | 17 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Good |
| Feb | 9 | Good |
| Mar | 10 | Good |
| Apr | 10 | Good |
| May | 13 | Moderate |
| Jun | 18 | Moderate |
| Jul | 22 | Moderate |
| Aug | 17 | Moderate |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 8 | Good |
| Nov | 8 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is New Orleans?
New Orleans sits at 30.0°N, 90.1°W, 0 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Gretna, 3.1 mi away.
Topography around New Orleans
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of New Orleans.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around New Orleans has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 128 ft around an average of 10 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 144 ft; within 50 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 253 ft.
The land around New Orleans is covered by artificial surfaces (76%) within 2 miles, artificial surfaces (32%), water (25%) and trees (20%) within 10 miles, and water (38%) and trees (31%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for New Orleans (29.9547°, -90.0751°, elevation 0 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).