Water temperature in New Orleans
60.4
°F
December 14, 16:21
Trend:
stableYesterday:
62.7°FTomorrow:
60.6°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
10 h. 14 min.New Orleans in December
Minimum:
54.7°FAverage:
58.3°FMaximum:
60.4°FSea water temperature in New Orleans today
As of now, in New Orleans, the water temperature is 60.4°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is about the same as the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.Recent sea temperature and forecast
Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 64.6°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 56.1°F on 2018.
Daily water temperature in New Orleans
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30 | 66.3°F | 65.4°F | 64.1°F |
| Dec 1 | 65.9°F | 64.8°F | 63.7°F |
| Dec 2 | 65.6°F | 63.5°F | 63.7°F |
| Dec 3 | 65.5°F | 62.0°F | 63.4°F |
| Dec 4 | 65.3°F | 61.2°F | 63.4°F |
| Dec 5 | 65.2°F | 60.8°F | 63.5°F |
| Dec 6 | 65.0°F | 60.8°F | 63.2°F |
| Dec 7 | 64.8°F | 60.2°F | 62.6°F |
| Dec 8 | 64.4°F | 59.9°F | 62.4°F |
| Dec 9 | 64.1°F | 59.7°F | 62.4°F |
| Dec 10 | 63.7°F | 59.5°F | 62.0°F |
| Dec 11 | 63.3°F | 59.2°F | 61.4°F |
| Dec 12 | 63.0°F | 57.6°F | 61.0°F |
| Dec 13 | 62.7°F | 57.8°F | 60.7°F |
| Dec 14 | 60.4°F | 56.6°F | 60.3°F |
| Dec 15 | 60.6°F | 56.8°F | 60.5°F |
| Dec 16 | 60.3°F | 56.7°F | 60.2°F |
| Dec 17 | 60.4°F | 57.0°F | 60.4°F |
| Dec 18 | 60.4°F | 59.3°F | 60.4°F |
| Dec 19 | 60.3°F | 62.3°F | 60.3°F |
| Dec 20 | 60.4°F | 60.4°F | 60.4°F |
| Dec 21 | 59.6°F | 60.5°F | 59.6°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.