Water temperature in New Orleans
68.2
°F
March 17, 20:28
Trend:
stableYesterday:
69.3°FTomorrow:
68.3°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
12 h. 2 min.New Orleans in March
Minimum:
54.2°FAverage:
60.3°FMaximum:
67.6°FSea water temperature in New Orleans today
As of now, in New Orleans, the water temperature is 68.2°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 2.8°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 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 70.2°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 61.9°F on 2022.
Daily water temperature in New Orleans
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3 | 64.8°F | 61.0°F | 62.9°F |
| Mar 4 | 65.0°F | 60.2°F | 62.9°F |
| Mar 5 | 65.3°F | 60.6°F | 63.0°F |
| Mar 6 | 66.5°F | 60.4°F | 63.3°F |
| Mar 7 | 67.1°F | 60.3°F | 63.6°F |
| Mar 8 | 67.2°F | 60.5°F | 63.9°F |
| Mar 9 | 67.7°F | 60.5°F | 63.9°F |
| Mar 10 | 68.3°F | 61.1°F | 63.9°F |
| Mar 11 | 69.7°F | 61.4°F | 64.4°F |
| Mar 12 | 69.7°F | 61.4°F | 64.6°F |
| Mar 13 | 69.6°F | 63.0°F | 64.6°F |
| Mar 14 | 68.6°F | 63.6°F | 64.7°F |
| Mar 15 | 67.9°F | 63.4°F | 64.7°F |
| Mar 16 | 69.3°F | 65.4°F | 65.1°F |
| Mar 17 | 68.2°F | 65.6°F | 65.4°F |
| Mar 18 | 68.3°F | 65.9°F | 65.5°F |
| Mar 19 | 68.6°F | 66.1°F | 65.9°F |
| Mar 20 | 68.6°F | 65.9°F | 65.9°F |
| Mar 21 | 68.4°F | 64.8°F | 65.6°F |
| Mar 22 | 67.8°F | 64.2°F | 65.1°F |
| Mar 23 | 67.6°F | 64.2°F | 64.8°F |
| Mar 24 | 67.7°F | 64.2°F | 65.0°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.