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 19.84°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool.

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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.

67.7

°F

November 8, 04:44

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

66.5°F

Tomorrow:

67.2°F

Sunrise:

06:19

Sunset:

17:08

Day Length:

10 h. 49 min.

New Orleans in November

Minimum:

54.4°F

Average:

58.1°F

Maximum:

60.7°F

Sea water temperature in New Orleans today

As of now, in New Orleans, the water temperature is 67.7°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 2.7°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 fall 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 74.9°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 65.9°F on 2021.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 66.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 65.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 67.2°F.

Daily water temperature in New Orleans

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 25	75.1°F	73.3°F	73.0°F
Oct 26	74.6°F	72.7°F	72.7°F
Oct 27	74.4°F	73.9°F	72.8°F
Oct 28	74.8°F	74.3°F	72.6°F
Oct 29	74.4°F	73.7°F	72.4°F
Oct 30	73.2°F	74.0°F	72.2°F
Oct 31	71.7°F	73.9°F	72.0°F
Nov 1	70.5°F	74.0°F	71.5°F
Nov 2	70.1°F	73.7°F	71.3°F
Nov 3	69.4°F	74.4°F	71.0°F
Nov 4	67.2°F	75.4°F	70.7°F
Nov 5	66.8°F	74.6°F	70.4°F
Nov 6	66.6°F	75.5°F	70.7°F
Nov 7	66.5°F	75.2°F	70.3°F
Nov 8	67.7°F	74.9°F	70.4°F
Nov 9	67.2°F	74.4°F	69.9°F
Nov 10	66.8°F	73.9°F	69.5°F
Nov 11	66.5°F	73.6°F	69.1°F
Nov 12	66.4°F	73.5°F	69.1°F
Nov 13	66.1°F	73.2°F	68.8°F
Nov 14	65.7°F	72.8°F	68.4°F
Nov 15	66.0°F	75.0°F	68.7°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 76.0°F in Autumn.