Water temperature in New Orleans
87.3
°F
September 4, 13:42
Trend:
increasingYesterday:
86.0°FTomorrow:
87.3°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
12 h. 40 min.New Orleans in September
Minimum:
54.9°FAverage:
58.9°FMaximum:
62.2°FSea water temperature in New Orleans today
As of now, in New Orleans, the water temperature is 87.3°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort. Today's reading is 2.5°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 stay about the same.Recent sea temperature and forecast
Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 87.2°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 83.0°F on 2017.
Daily water temperature in New Orleans
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21 | 90.0°F | 88.0°F | 87.6°F |
| Aug 22 | 89.3°F | 88.4°F | 87.4°F |
| Aug 23 | 88.3°F | 88.7°F | 87.2°F |
| Aug 24 | 89.1°F | 88.3°F | 87.3°F |
| Aug 25 | 89.3°F | 88.5°F | 87.2°F |
| Aug 26 | 88.2°F | 88.4°F | 87.1°F |
| Aug 27 | 87.8°F | 87.9°F | 86.9°F |
| Aug 28 | 87.5°F | 88.0°F | 86.5°F |
| Aug 29 | 85.4°F | 87.4°F | 86.1°F |
| Aug 30 | 85.1°F | 86.8°F | 85.7°F |
| Aug 31 | 87.2°F | 86.1°F | 85.4°F |
| Sep 1 | 86.8°F | 86.5°F | 85.3°F |
| Sep 2 | 86.1°F | 85.8°F | 84.9°F |
| Sep 3 | 86.0°F | 85.2°F | 84.8°F |
| Sep 4 | 87.3°F | 84.7°F | 84.8°F |
| Sep 5 | 87.3°F | 86.6°F | 84.9°F |
| Sep 6 | 87.5°F | 86.1°F | 85.0°F |
| Sep 7 | 87.6°F | 87.0°F | 85.2°F |
| Sep 8 | 87.5°F | 86.4°F | 85.1°F |
| Sep 9 | 86.9°F | 84.9°F | 84.5°F |
| Sep 10 | 86.7°F | 84.1°F | 84.2°F |
| Sep 11 | 86.5°F | 83.8°F | 84.0°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.