New Orleans, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Orleans Parish County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
376,035
Population
2,219/sq mi density
$55,339
Median Income
$39,698 per capita
$296,400
Home Value
$243,781 Zillow
$1,211
Median Rent
35.4% income on rent
71°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$55,339 median income, 7.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$296,400 home value, $1,211/mo rent
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 71°F (22°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 70.9°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
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 | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 70.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
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 | 54°F (12°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 6.0 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 6.3 in | |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 56°F (14°C) | 4.6 in |
New Orleans has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 54°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 60.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.6").