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New Orleans, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Orleans Parish County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
376,035
Population
2,219/sq mi density
$55,339
Median Income
$39,698 per capita
$296,400
Home Value
$239,751 Zillow
$1,211
Median Rent
35.4% income on rent
72°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
1,145
Violent Crime/100K
5,293 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$55,339 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$296,400 home value, $1,211/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,145 violent crimes/100K (201% above avg)
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.0% bachelor's degree or higher
New Orleans has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 71.8°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | -3 ft (-1 m) |
| Area | 349.9 sq mi (906.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,219/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.0534°N, 89.9345°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Orleans Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 13.9 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.45 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 77.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
New Orleans has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 55°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.1").