Weather & Climate in New Orleans Station, LA

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

New Orleans Station enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 63.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of -3 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	68.2°F
	26% above US avg
January Average	53°F (12°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	-3 ft (-1 m)
Area	5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²)
Population Density	464/sq mi
Coordinates	29.8274°N, 90.0250°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	St. Charles Parish County
Nearest Airport	Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.8"

68% above US avg

Wettest Month (Jul) 6.89"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	85.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	41.7 / 100
Community Resilience	100.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively High
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Very High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.0.

Aug 2, 2010	16 km ESE of Clinton, Louisiana	M3.0	136 km	0 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

25 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2024	Francine	Category 2	104 mph	88 km
2021	Ida	Category 4	150 mph	56 km
2020	Zeta	Category 3	115 mph	43 km
2020	Delta	Category 2	98 mph	279 km
2020	Sally	Category 2	109 mph	190 km
2019	Barry	Category 1	75 mph	191 km
2017	Nate	Category 1	92 mph	80 km
2012	Isaac	Category 1	81 mph	66 km
2009	Ida	Category 1	86 mph	196 km
2008	Gustav	Category 2	109 mph	96 km
2005	Katrina	Category 5	161 mph	55 km
2005	Dennis	Category 3	121 mph	283 km
2005	Cindy	Category 1	75 mph	70 km
2004	Ivan	Category 4	132 mph	201 km
2002	Lili	Category 4	121 mph	213 km
1998	Georges	Category 2	109 mph	125 km
1998	Earl	Category 2	98 mph	207 km
1997	Danny	Category 1	81 mph	67 km
1995	Opal	Category 4	150 mph	243 km
1995	Erin	Category 1	86 mph	257 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

451 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 38 fatalities, 727 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 6, 1983	EF4	55 km	7.0 mi	0
Oct 3, 1964	EF4	42 km	1.5 mi	22
Mar 22, 2022	EF3	7 km	11.5 mi	1
Feb 7, 2017	EF3	21 km	10.1 mi	0
Dec 25, 2012	EF3	97 km	60.3 mi	0
May 26, 2011	EF3	88 km	6.1 mi	0
Aug 25, 1992	EF3	49 km	9.0 mi	2
May 19, 1980	EF3	71 km	13.1 mi	0
Apr 12, 1969	EF3	94 km	10.7 mi	0
Jan 28, 1966	EF3	30 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 21, 1957	EF3	66 km	2.0 mi	0
Feb 6, 1953	EF3	97 km	15.6 mi	2
Apr 10, 2024	EF2	51 km	11.0 mi	0
Dec 14, 2022	EF2	49 km	4.7 mi	1
Dec 14, 2022	EF2	11 km	10.6 mi	0
Jun 6, 2019	EF2	83 km	1.6 mi	0
Feb 7, 2017	EF2	76 km	23.1 mi	0
Feb 23, 2016	EF2	54 km	4.7 mi	0
Feb 23, 2016	EF2	94 km	13.0 mi	2
Mar 9, 2011	EF2	59 km	1.9 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: KILN (BAYOU BACON) (3,576 acres, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2006	KILN (BAYOU BACON)	3,576	83 km
2000	UNIT 1 B	2,030	34 km
1998	UNIT 4 CD	1,729	54 km
2015	BAYOU LACROIX	1,714	77 km
2009	SLIDELL AIRPORT	1,663	63 km
1998	UNIT 7	1,623	50 km
2008	UNNAMED	1,594	74 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,482	95 km
2011	BAD ROMANCE	1,305	28 km
2011	TONEY ISLAND	1,215	77 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,206	83 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,111	97 km
2004	UNITS 1A-1B	1,108	34 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,102	84 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,049	97 km
2001	UNNAMED	950	59 km
2010	UNNAMED	904	38 km
2006	UNNAMED	866	79 km
2009	GOOSEPOINT C	864	52 km
1996	1 B	846	32 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	53°F (12°C)	5.2 in	Coldest
February	56°F (13°C)	5.4 in
March	62°F (17°C)	5.0 in
April	68°F (20°C)	4.4 in
May	75°F (24°C)	5.1 in
June	80°F (27°C)	5.4 in
July	81°F (27°C)	6.9 in	Wettest
August	82°F (28°C)	6.6 in	Warmest
September	79°F (26°C)	5.9 in
October	70°F (21°C)	3.2 in	Driest
November	62°F (17°C)	4.5 in
December	56°F (13°C)	5.0 in

New Orleans Station has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 53°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and October the driest (3.2").

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