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Today weather in New Orleans
Friday, May 8th, 2026
25°
Moderate rain
New Orleans will experience a pleasantly warm today, reaching temperatures of up to 24 °F and cooling to about 20 °F in the evening. It'll be quite breezy in New Orleans Today with average wind speeds of 19 km/h. Heavy showers are forecasted, reaching up to 5.51 mm.
25° / 21°
Temp
90%
Rain
19 km/h
Wind
87%
Humidity
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New Orleans hourly forecast for today
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| 12:00 AM | 01:00 AM | 02:00 AM | 03:00 AM | 04:00 AM | 05:00 AM | 06:00 AM | 06:12 AM | 07:00 AM | 08:00 AM | 09:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 01:00 PM | 02:00 PM | 03:00 PM | 04:00 PM | 05:00 PM | 06:00 PM | 07:00 PM | 07:43 PM | 08:00 PM | 09:00 PM | 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM | ||
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| temperatures | 21.5° | 21.3° | 21.1° | 20.9° | 20.8° | 20.8° | 20.9° | Sunrise | 21.3° | 21.6° | 21.9° | 22.4° | 22.8° | 23.3° | 23.8° | 24.3° | 24.2° | 23.9° | 23.8° | 23.5° | 23.3° | Sunset | 23° | 22.8° | 22.8° | 22.8° | |
| feels like | 21.5° | 21.3° | 21.1° | 20.9° | 20.8° | 20.8° | 20.9° | 21.3° | 21.6° | 21.9° | 24.6° | 25° | 25.4° | 25.9° | 26.4° | 26.3° | 26° | 25.9° | 25.7° | 25.5° | 25.2° | 25.2° | 25.2° | 25.2° | |||
| wind speed | 7 km/h | 7 km/h | 7 km/h | 9 km/h | 11 km/h | 14 km/h | 14 km/h | 15 km/h | 18 km/h | 16 km/h | 15 km/h | 16 km/h | 16 km/h | 11 km/h | 17 km/h | 17 km/h | 17 km/h | 16 km/h | 19 km/h | 20 km/h | 18 km/h | 17 km/h | 17 km/h | 15 km/h | |||
| wind degree | 77° | 116° | 42° | 54° | 44° | 39° | 60° | 60° | 63° | 71° | 79° | 92° | 109° | 127° | 113° | 94° | 88° | 91° | 97° | 106° | 112° | 118° | 124° | 129° | |||
| wind direction | ENE | ESE | NE | NE | NE | NE | ENE | ENE | ENE | ENE | E | E | ESE | SE | ESE | E | E | E | E | ESE | ESE | ESE | SE | SE | |||
| Precipitation | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0.4 mm | 1.1 mm | 0.8 mm | 1 mm | 0.9 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm | 0.2 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | |||
| chance for rain | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 66% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 83% | 69% | 100% | 100% | 82% | 79% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||
| chance for snow | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||
| humidity | 88% | 88% | 88% | 88% | 87% | 88% | 88% | 89% | 87% | 85% | 84% | 83% | 84% | 84% | 84% | 81% | 85% | 87% | 86% | 88% | 90% | 92% | 93% | 94% | |||
| dew point | 19.1° | 19.1° | 19° | 18.9° | 18.6° | 18.5° | 18.9° | 19.1° | 19.3° | 19.2° | 19.4° | 19.9° | 20.3° | 20.9° | 21.4° | 21.4° | 21.3° | 21.2° | 21.3° | 21.2° | 21.3° | 21.4° | 21.6° | 21.8° | |||
| visibility | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 2 km | 10 km | 9 km | 10 km | 9 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 2 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | |||
| cloud cover | 60% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 64% | 61% | 47% | 64% | 69% | 75% | |||
| UV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 2.9 | 3 | 3.7 | 3 | 3.4 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Weather in New Orleans today
The weather in New Orleans today is expected to be slightly cooler than usual, with a forecast temperature of 25 °F, compared to an average of 27.7 °F for May 8th in recent years.
temperatures
25 °F
rain
5.5 mm
wind
19 km/h
UV
Moderate
New Orleans daylight overview ☀️
Today in New Orleans, The sun rises at 06:12 and sets at 19:43, giving a total daylight duration of 13 hours and 31 minutes.
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The weather today in New Orleans - FAQ
What is the maximum temperature for today in New Orleans?
The maximum temperature for today in New Orleans is expected to be 25° degrees. Please dress accordingly to stay comfortable throughout the day.
Will it rain today in New Orleans? 🌧️
Yes, there is a 90% chance of rain in New Orleans today. We recommend carrying an umbrella or rain gear to stay dry.
What will be the wind speed today in New Orleans? 🌀
The wind in New Orleans is expected to blow at 19 km/h. This could affect outdoor activities, so plan accordingly.
How should I dress for the weather in New Orleans today?
Given the forecast of 25 °F with a 90% chance of rain, we advise checking our "What to wear today" section for recommendations. There, you will find tailored advice to help you stay comfortable and prepared for the weather conditions in New Orleans today.
What is the sunrise and sunset time for New Orleans today?
The sun is expected to rise at 06:12 and set at 19:43 in New Orleans.
How accurate is the weather forecast New Orleans today? ✅
New Orleans weather forecast for today is based on the most current and sophisticated meteorological models available. While we strive for accuracy, weather conditions can change unexpectedly, so we recommend checking for updates regularly.
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