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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.
Sea temperature in New Orleans now

49.5

°F

February 5, 08:30

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

48.1°F

Tomorrow:

49.4°F

Sunrise:

06:48

Sunset:

17:41

Day Length:

10 h. 53 min.

New Orleans in February

Minimum:

53.6°F

Average:

60.3°F

Maximum:

68.8°F

Sea water temperature in New Orleans today

As of now, in New Orleans, the water temperature is 49.5°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 7.5°F lower 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 stay about the same.

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 60.1°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 52.6°F on 2022.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 49.9°F, with minimum temperature starting at 49.4°F, while the maximum might reach 50.3°F.

Daily water temperature in New Orleans

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jan 22 55.1°F 53.3°F 56.2°F
Jan 23 55.6°F 53.9°F 56.5°F
Jan 24 56.0°F 54.5°F 56.2°F
Jan 25 56.7°F 55.0°F 56.3°F
Jan 26 57.1°F 55.5°F 56.4°F
Jan 27 55.8°F 55.9°F 56.1°F
Jan 28 55.1°F 56.2°F 56.2°F
Jan 29 52.4°F 56.5°F 55.8°F
Jan 30 51.2°F 56.8°F 55.5°F
Jan 31 50.1°F 57.8°F 55.7°F
Feb 1 48.6°F 57.4°F 55.5°F
Feb 2 47.4°F 56.8°F 55.5°F
Feb 3 46.6°F 58.3°F 55.9°F
Feb 4 48.1°F 60.0°F 56.4°F
Feb 5 49.5°F 59.4°F 57.0°F
Feb 6 49.4°F 59.1°F 57.0°F
Feb 7 49.8°F 60.2°F 57.3°F
Feb 8 50.3°F 61.8°F 57.8°F
Feb 9 50.3°F 61.1°F 57.8°F
Feb 10 50.1°F 60.7°F 57.6°F
Feb 11 49.9°F 61.5°F 57.4°F
Feb 12 49.8°F 61.2°F 57.3°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 179 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 February 3, 2026, dipping to 46.6°F. The average readings by season are 58.8°F in Winter, 71.3°F in Spring, 85.7°F in Summer, and 76.0°F in Autumn.