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Today | Weather | Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Weather in New Orleans, Louisiana

03:59 PM
Now
Cloudy WeatherCloudy weather, overcast skies with clouds.
90° F
Feels Like 97°
Precipitation 4 %
Wind 8 mph
UV Index (0 - 11+) 11
Humidity 52 %
Today
Cloudy WeatherCloudy weather, overcast skies with clouds.
Day 90°
Night 73°
Precipitation 16 %
Wind 8 mph
UV Index (0 - 11+) 11

Warning: Extreme UV Index Today: 11+

Overexposure to the sun's harmful UV rays can cause sunburn and increase the risk of developing skin cancer, including melanoma. Protect yourself by wearing clothing that covers your skin, sunglasses, and a hat. Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher every two hours, even on cloudy days. Minimize direct sun exposure during peak hours (10 AM to 4 PM) to reduce the risk.

Other:

Intervals of cloud cover and sun.

New Orleans Weather Forecast Updated

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Weather Forecast History

Last Year's Weather on This Day (August 27, 2024)

Sunny with a Chance of ThunderstormsSunny weather with a possibility of isolated thunderstorms developing later in the day.

Day

95°

Night

81°

Wind

8 mph

UV Index

7

Precipitation

40

Air quality in New Orleans

NOW
54 AQI
Moderate air quality Dominant pollutant: PM2.5

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM2.5 12.53 µg/m³
PM10 17.27 µg/m³
O₃ 54.31 ppb
NO₂ 1.41 ppb
SO₂ 1.01 ppb
CO 187.13 ppb
PM2.5 – Fine particles <2.5μm
PM10 – Inhalable particles <10μm
O3 – Ozone
NO2 – Nitrogen dioxide
SO2 – Sulfur dioxide
CO – Carbon monoxide

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is currently in the acceptable range. However, sensitive individuals should be aware of potential risks from certain pollutants.

View Hourly Air Quality Forecast