Water temperature in New Orleans
60.5
°F
December 21, 11:42
Trend:
stableYesterday:
60.4°FTomorrow:
59.8°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
10 h. 13 min.New Orleans in December
Minimum:
54.7°FAverage:
58.5°FMaximum:
60.4°FSea water temperature in New Orleans today
As of now, in New Orleans, the water temperature is 60.5°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 0.8°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 fall a bit.Recent sea temperature and forecast
Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 64.5°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 55.7°F on 2020.
Daily water temperature in New Orleans
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 7 | 60.2°F | 59.2°F | 62.7°F |
| Dec 8 | 59.9°F | 59.1°F | 62.4°F |
| Dec 9 | 59.7°F | 60.6°F | 62.3°F |
| Dec 10 | 59.5°F | 61.1°F | 61.9°F |
| Dec 11 | 59.2°F | 59.0°F | 61.2°F |
| Dec 12 | 57.6°F | 59.3°F | 60.7°F |
| Dec 13 | 57.8°F | 58.8°F | 60.5°F |
| Dec 14 | 56.6°F | 58.9°F | 60.3°F |
| Dec 15 | 56.8°F | 59.0°F | 60.5°F |
| Dec 16 | 56.7°F | 57.6°F | 60.3°F |
| Dec 17 | 57.0°F | 57.6°F | 60.5°F |
| Dec 18 | 59.3°F | 56.1°F | 60.4°F |
| Dec 19 | 62.3°F | 56.8°F | 60.4°F |
| Dec 20 | 60.4°F | 56.9°F | 60.5°F |
| Dec 21 | 60.5°F | 57.0°F | 59.7°F |
| Dec 22 | 59.8°F | 56.2°F | 59.0°F |
| Dec 23 | 59.2°F | 56.7°F | 58.4°F |
| Dec 24 | 59.2°F | 56.7°F | 58.4°F |
| Dec 25 | 58.9°F | 56.5°F | 58.1°F |
| Dec 26 | 58.5°F | 56.6°F | 57.7°F |
| Dec 27 | 58.6°F | 57.3°F | 57.8°F |
| Dec 28 | 59.0°F | 57.3°F | 58.2°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.