Thermograph

How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States in February

In an average February, New Orleans sees a daily high around 63°F and a low around 51°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high63°F
Typical high range54°F to 72°F
Average low51°F
Typical low range40°F to 62°F
Average daily precipitation0.20 in

February records

The most extreme February on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total February accumulation.

High

Highest 78°F 2023-02-28
Lowest 35°F 1996-02-04

Low

Highest 70°F 2018-02-21
Lowest 25°F 1996-02-04

Feels-like

Highest 78°F 2023-02-28
Lowest 11°F 1996-02-03

Humidity

Highest 18.9 g/m³ 2018-02-21
Lowest 3.0 g/m³ 1996-02-04

Wind

Highest 35 mph 1998-02-15
Lowest 5 mph 1981-02-17

Precip

Wettest 11.00 in 1988
Driest 0.80 in 1989

See New Orleans's live weather grade →

Visiting New Orleans in February? See how its comfort stacks up against where you live.

Compare New Orleans with your city →

‹ January · New Orleans climate overview · March ›