Weather in New Orleans in January
In an average January, New Orleans sees a daily high around 61°F and a low around 48°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 61°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 48°F to 71°F |
| Average low | 48°F |
| Typical low range | 36°F to 62°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
80°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
31°F
1985-01-21
Low
Highest
74°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
14°F
1985-01-21
Feels-like
Highest
80°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
-3°F
1985-01-21
Humidity
Highest
19.8 g/m³
2022-01-01
Lowest
1.9 g/m³
1985-01-21
Wind
Highest
30 mph
1999-01-22
Lowest
5 mph
2019-01-16
Gust
Highest
58 mph
2002-01-06
Lowest
8 mph
1995-01-25
Precip
Wettest
13.35 in
1991
Driest
0.43 in
2003
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