Water temperature in New Orleans
69.7
°F
March 11, 23:18
Trend:
increasingYesterday:
68.3°FTomorrow:
70.0°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
11 h. 51 min.New Orleans in March
Minimum:
54.2°FAverage:
60.3°FMaximum:
67.6°FSea water temperature in New Orleans today
As of now, in New Orleans, the water temperature is 69.7°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 5.9°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.Recent sea temperature and forecast
Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 73.3°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 60.6°F on 2020.
Daily water temperature in New Orleans
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25 | 60.3°F | 62.1°F | 61.9°F |
| Feb 26 | 60.3°F | 60.0°F | 62.2°F |
| Feb 27 | 61.7°F | 60.7°F | 62.0°F |
| Feb 28 | 63.4°F | 60.5°F | 62.2°F |
| Mar 1 | 64.1°F | 59.8°F | 62.4°F |
| Mar 2 | 63.3°F | 60.5°F | 62.6°F |
| Mar 3 | 64.8°F | 61.0°F | 62.9°F |
| Mar 4 | 65.0°F | 60.2°F | 62.9°F |
| Mar 5 | 65.3°F | 60.6°F | 63.0°F |
| Mar 6 | 66.5°F | 60.4°F | 63.3°F |
| Mar 7 | 67.1°F | 60.3°F | 63.6°F |
| Mar 8 | 67.2°F | 60.5°F | 63.9°F |
| Mar 9 | 67.7°F | 60.5°F | 63.9°F |
| Mar 10 | 68.3°F | 61.1°F | 63.9°F |
| Mar 11 | 69.7°F | 61.4°F | 63.9°F |
| Mar 12 | 70.0°F | 61.4°F | 64.1°F |
| Mar 13 | 69.9°F | 63.0°F | 64.1°F |
| Mar 14 | 70.2°F | 63.6°F | 64.3°F |
| Mar 15 | 70.2°F | 63.4°F | 64.4°F |
| Mar 16 | 70.5°F | 65.4°F | 64.7°F |
| Mar 17 | 71.3°F | 65.6°F | 65.4°F |
| Mar 18 | 71.3°F | 65.9°F | 65.5°F |
* actual - actual temperature values
** forecast - projected values for the next week
Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.
Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.