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Updated: Thu May 15th 2025 6:15 PM CDT

Sunny

87^°F 30^°C

Feels Like 94^°F / 35^°C

New Orleans, LA weather condition is Sunny and 87°F.

Today's Weather in New Orleans,LA

The current weather in New Orleans LA as of 6:15 PM CDT on Thu May 15th 2025, has a sky condition of Sunny with the visibility of 9 mile(s) and the UV index at 1.1. It is 87 degrees fahrenheit but feels like 94 degrees with a forecasted high of 91 and low of 74. The barometric pressure is 29.91 - measured by inches of mercury - and is rising since its last observation. The humidity is 63 percent that's rising since the last report, with a dew point of 74 degrees fahrenheit which is rising. Wind direction is from the South-Southwest at 11.9 miles per hour, gusting at 16.5 miles per hour. Sunrise was at 6:07 AM and Sunset is at 7:47 PM. The moon phase is a Waning Gibbous moon rising at 10:56 PM with 95% illumination. Thank you for listening to the weather report from LocalConditions.com!

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Barometer 29.91 inHg. rising
Humidity 63% rising
Heat Index 93°F
Wind from SSW. 11.9 mph
Wind Gust 16.5 miles per hour
Wind Chill 86°F
UV Index 1.1

Dew Point 74°F rising
Visibility 9 mi.
Sunrise 6:07 AM
Sunset 7:47 PM
Moonrise 10:56 PM
Moonset 7:56 AM
Moon Phase Waning Gibbous Moon 95%

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5 Day Forecast

Overcast

Overcast with a high of 85°F and a low of 75°F. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 15mph. Expect high humidity with levels above 80% to 85%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 85° \| Lo 75°	85%	0%	0%	14.3 mph

Overcast

Overcast with a high of 92°F and a low of 75°F. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 13mph. The humidity will be on the higher side, reaching around 80%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 92° \| Lo 75°	80%	0%	0%	12.5 mph

Mist

Mist with a high of 91°F and a low of 74°F. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 12mph. The humidity will be on the higher side, reaching around 77%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 91° \| Lo 74°	77%	0%	0%	11.9 mph

Partly Cloudy

Partly Cloudy with a high of 90°F and a low of 74°F. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 15mph. The humidity will be on the higher side, reaching around 73%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 90° \| Lo 74°	73%	0%	0%	14.5 mph

Partly Cloudy

Partly Cloudy with a high of 90°F and a low of 75°F. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 15mph. The humidity will be on the higher side, reaching around 76%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 90° \| Lo 75°	76%	0%	0%	15 mph

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Hourly Temperature

The current temperature today is 87^°F. The morning temperature of 74°^F is lowest at 12am with the daytime high of 90°^F at 3pm and a low around 77°^F at 11pm is expected.