What is the current water temperature in New Orleans?

Q: What is the current water temperature in New Orleans?

As of now, in New Orleans, the water temperature is 11.46°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.

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Water temperature in New Orleans

Detailed information about the current water temperature in New Orleans. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

52.6

°F

January 21, 18:25

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

52.3°F

Tomorrow:

52.9°F

Sunrise:

06:56

Sunset:

17:28

Day Length:

10 h. 32 min.

New Orleans in January

Minimum:

54.9°F

Average:

59.6°F

Maximum:

67.0°F

Sea water temperature in New Orleans today

As of now, in New Orleans, the water temperature is 52.6°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 3.9°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight 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 considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 61.4°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 52.1°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 52.8°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in New Orleans

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 7	60.0°F	55.0°F	59.3°F
Jan 8	59.7°F	54.9°F	59.3°F
Jan 9	56.5°F	54.9°F	58.8°F
Jan 10	56.4°F	54.0°F	58.6°F
Jan 11	56.4°F	54.4°F	58.1°F
Jan 12	56.5°F	54.7°F	58.3°F
Jan 13	56.5°F	54.1°F	58.0°F
Jan 14	53.3°F	54.8°F	57.4°F
Jan 15	52.4°F	55.0°F	56.7°F
Jan 16	51.0°F	55.4°F	56.6°F
Jan 17	51.1°F	55.1°F	56.3°F
Jan 18	51.4°F	55.1°F	55.9°F
Jan 19	51.7°F	55.1°F	55.7°F
Jan 20	52.3°F	53.9°F	56.2°F
Jan 21	52.6°F	52.1°F	56.5°F
Jan 22	52.9°F	50.7°F	56.8°F
Jan 23	53.2°F	51.1°F	57.1°F
Jan 24	52.8°F	51.6°F	56.7°F
Jan 25	52.8°F	52.3°F	56.6°F
Jan 26	52.7°F	52.5°F	56.6°F
Jan 27	52.5°F	53.0°F	56.4°F
Jan 28	52.6°F	53.5°F	56.5°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.

Sea water temperature in New Orleans by month

In New Orleans, the months May through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 176 swimming days.

The warmest water in New Orleans was recorded on August 15, 2023, reaching a 91.1°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 30, 2022, dipping to 48.8°F. The average readings by season are 58.9°F in Winter, 71.3°F in Spring, 85.6°F in Summer, and 75.9°F in Autumn.