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Today weather in New Orleans
Thursday, January 8th, 2026
28°
Sunny
Official weather alert: Dense Fog Advisory. New Orleans will have a warm day Today with temperatures ascending to 27 °F and descending to around 17 °F after sunset. It'll be quite breezy in New Orleans Today with average wind speeds of 27 km/h. Given the warmth, it might feel a bit stifling.
28° / 17°
Temp
0%
Rain
27 km/h
Wind
84%
Humidity
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New Orleans hourly forecast for today
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| temperatures | 18.3° | 18.1° | 17.9° | 17.6° | 17.4° | 17.3° | 17.1° | Sunrise | 17.2° | 18° | 19.8° | 21.6° | 23.5° | 24.9° | 25.9° | 26.7° | 26.3° | 26.9° | 24.1° | Sunset | 22.5° | 21.7° | 21.2° | 21° | 21° | 20.9° | |
| feels like | 18.3° | 18.1° | 17.9° | 17.6° | 17.4° | 17.3° | 17.1° | 17.2° | 18° | 19.8° | 21.6° | 25.3° | 26.7° | 27.6° | 27.8° | 27.8° | 28.7° | 26.5° | 23.7° | 21.7° | 21.2° | 21° | 21° | 20.9° | |||
| wind speed | 10 km/h | 10 km/h | 11 km/h | 10 km/h | 10 km/h | 11 km/h | 9 km/h | 12 km/h | 11 km/h | 13 km/h | 19 km/h | 22 km/h | 23 km/h | 25 km/h | 26 km/h | 28 km/h | 26 km/h | 22 km/h | 19 km/h | 17 km/h | 18 km/h | 20 km/h | 21 km/h | 21 km/h | |||
| wind degree | 196° | 187° | 180° | 180° | 182° | 178° | 178° | 165° | 166° | 163° | 169° | 174° | 182° | 180° | 181° | 177° | 178° | 175° | 171° | 163° | 154° | 158° | 159° | 161° | |||
| wind direction | SSW | S | S | S | S | S | S | SSE | SSE | SSE | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | SSE | SSE | SSE | SSE | SSE | |||
| Precipitation | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | |||
| chance for rain | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 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% | 91% | 92% | 93% | 94% | 94% | 94% | 94% | 94% | 95% | 87% | 80% | 74% | 69% | 54% | 62% | 64% | 65% | 81% | 90% | 91% | 91% | 91% | 85% | |||
| dew point | 16.5° | 16.6° | 16.5° | 16.5° | 16.3° | 16.3° | 16.1° | 16° | 16.2° | 18° | 19.2° | 19.9° | 20.5° | 20.2° | 19.1° | 18.7° | 18.9° | 20.5° | 17.8° | 19.2° | 19.3° | 19.3° | 19.3° | 18.4° | |||
| visibility | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 2 km | 2 km | 2 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 16 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | |||
| cloud cover | 66% | 5% | 2% | 4% | 7% | 8% | 7% | 4% | 3% | 4% | 2% | 1% | 12% | 9% | 0% | 34% | 18% | 5% | 34% | 81% | 86% | 88% | 91% | 47% | |||
| UV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 2.7 | 3.7 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Weather in New Orleans today
The weather in New Orleans today is expected to be significantly warmer than usual, with a forecast temperature of 28 °F, compared to an average of 15.7 °F for January 8th in recent years.
temperatures
28 °F
rain
0 mm
wind
27 km/h
UV
Low
New Orleans daylight overview ☀️
Today in New Orleans, The sun rises at 06:57 and sets at 17:17, giving a total daylight duration of 10 hours and 20 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 28° degrees. Please dress accordingly to stay comfortable throughout the day.
Will it rain today in New Orleans? 🌧️
No, there is no significant chance of rain in New Orleans today. It should be a dry day.
What will be the wind speed today in New Orleans? 🌀
The wind in New Orleans is expected to blow at 27 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 28 °F with a 0% 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 06:57 and set at 17:17 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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