Weather in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States in January
In an average January, New Orleans sees a daily high around 59°F and a low around 46°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 59°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 48°F to 69°F |
| Average low | 46°F |
| Typical low range | 35°F to 59°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
78°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
34°F
1985-01-21
Low
Highest
72°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
19°F
1985-01-20
Feels-like
Highest
78°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
-1°F
1985-01-20
Humidity
Highest
20.0 g/m³
2022-01-01
Lowest
2.4 g/m³
1982-01-11
Wind
Highest
33 mph
2024-01-05
Lowest
4 mph
1987-01-07
Precip
Wettest
17.92 in
1991
Driest
0.27 in
2003
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