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 31.16°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.

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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.

88.1

°F

July 26, 14:34

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

88.1°F

Tomorrow:

88.0°F

Sunrise:

06:16

Sunset:

19:58

Day Length:

13 h. 42 min.

New Orleans in August

Minimum:

54.9°F

Average:

59.3°F

Maximum:

62.3°F

Sea water temperature in New Orleans today

As of now, in New Orleans, the water temperature is 88.1°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 1.7°F higher than 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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 88.2°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 84.5°F on 2019.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 88.3°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
Jul 12	86.8°F	86.7°F	86.2°F
Jul 13	87.0°F	88.4°F	86.8°F
Jul 14	86.5°F	88.3°F	86.6°F
Jul 15	86.5°F	87.6°F	86.5°F
Jul 16	87.3°F	87.8°F	86.6°F
Jul 17	87.1°F	88.5°F	86.5°F
Jul 18	86.9°F	88.2°F	86.7°F
Jul 19	86.8°F	87.8°F	86.7°F
Jul 20	86.4°F	87.2°F	86.6°F
Jul 21	86.5°F	86.6°F	86.6°F
Jul 22	87.9°F	86.3°F	86.8°F
Jul 23	89.2°F	86.2°F	87.1°F
Jul 24	88.5°F	85.8°F	86.9°F
Jul 25	88.1°F	85.7°F	86.6°F
Jul 26	88.1°F	85.4°F	86.4°F
Jul 27	88.0°F	85.3°F	86.3°F
Jul 28	87.9°F	84.9°F	86.3°F
Jul 29	88.2°F	85.4°F	86.6°F
Jul 30	88.4°F	86.5°F	86.8°F
Jul 31	88.6°F	87.7°F	87.0°F
Aug 1	88.4°F	86.8°F	86.8°F
Aug 2	88.4°F	87.6°F	86.7°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 177 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, 85.7°F in Summer, and 75.9°F in Autumn.