Weather in New Orleans in July
In an average July, New Orleans sees a daily high around 88°F and a low around 78°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 88°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 84°F to 92°F |
| Average low | 78°F |
| Typical low range | 76°F to 81°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
July records
The most extreme July on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total July accumulation.
High
Highest
97°F
2009-07-02
Lowest
78°F
1985-07-05
Low
Highest
83°F
2023-07-22
Lowest
70°F
1990-07-15
Feels-like
Highest
133°F
1986-07-30
Lowest
78°F
1985-07-05
Humidity
Highest
25.7 g/m³
2020-07-12
Lowest
15.5 g/m³
1990-07-15
Wind
Highest
30 mph
2005-07-06
Lowest
4 mph
1989-07-29
Gust
Highest
58 mph
2019-07-13
Lowest
9 mph
2005-07-23
Precip
Wettest
10.28 in
2020
Driest
1.51 in
2015
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