What is today's weather forecast for New Orleans, LA?

Today's forecast for New Orleans shows a high of 55 degrees and a low of 50 degrees Fahrenheit. A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for New Orleans, LA?

The 7-day forecast for New Orleans shows highs from 55 to 68 degrees and lows from 42 to 54 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 3 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in New Orleans, LA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in New Orleans this week. Precipitation chances: Friday (60% chance), Saturday (80% chance), Sunday (20% chance).

How accurate is the New Orleans weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate New Orleans forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

New Orleans, LA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Switch to Metric Units

51°F
Feels Like 51°F

Humidity 87% Dew Point 47°F Wind N 6 MPH Gusts 7 Barometer 29.96 in.

Solar Rad 40 w/m²

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 0.2 mi. SW of central New Orleans
at 10:10 AM Fri, Dec 5, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

FriDec 5

50%

SatDec 6

80%

SunDec 7

20%

MonDec 8

TueDec 9

WedDec 10

ThuDec 11

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Variable high temperatures through the week, ranging from 55°F to 68°F. Some rain possible with at least 3 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 3°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 64°F with lows around 46°F.

This Date in Weather History

1941 - The temperature at Enosburg Falls soared to 72 degrees to establish a state record for Vermont for the month of December.

New Orleans, LA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Friday Dec 5

Day: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. North wind 5 to 10 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Night: Showers likely, mainly after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday Dec 6

Day: Showers, mainly before noon. High near 58. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday Dec 7

Day: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.

Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Monday Dec 8

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Dec 9

Day: Sunny, with a high near 58. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Calm wind.

Wednesday Dec 10

Day: Sunny, with a high near 68. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Dec 11

Day: Sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

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