New Orleans, LA Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
79°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny. High near 79, with temperatures falling to around 73 in the afternoon. Northwest wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 79°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph NW | 13% |
| Tonight | 64°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph N | 1% |
| Thursday | 78°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph N | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 65°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph SW | 2% |
| Friday | 77°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph N | 3% |
| Friday Night | 62°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 10 mph N | 0% |
| Saturday | 74°F | Mostly Sunny | 10 mph N | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 57°F | Mostly Cloudy | 10 to 15 mph NE | 1% |
| Sunday | 68°F | Partly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NE | 9% |
| Sunday Night | 55°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph NE | 3% |
| Monday | 70°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph N | 4% |
| Monday Night | 56°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph N | 5% |
| Tuesday | 71°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 5 mph N | 15% |
| Tuesday Night | 58°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph N | 7% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for New Orleans, LA
Last spring frost
Jan 22
First fall frost
Jan 5
Growing season
348 days
Hardiness zone
9b
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, New Orleans Lakefront Ap, La (3.5 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.