Climate Comfort Score
69/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 71°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
New Orleans Lakefront, LA Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 71°F
- Avg annual temp
- 69/100
- Comfort score
- 60.1"
- Annual precip
- -17d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for New Orleans Lakefront
New Orleans Lakefront, Louisiana averages 71°F a year and scores 69/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 66% of U.S. cities.
- 71°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 69/100
- comfort score, milder than 66% of U.S. cities
- 60.1"
- annual precipitation
- -17 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
71°F (22°C)
Avg High
78°F
Avg Low
64°F
Annual Precip
60.1"
Annual Snow
0.1"
Comfort Score
69/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
71°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
60.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (New Orleans Lakefront) 69.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the New Orleans Lakefront area.
How New Orleans Lakefront compares to every U.S. city
New Orleans Lakefront's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
69 Top 34% higher than 66% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for New Orleans Lakefront
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For New Orleans Lakefront, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 5.3" | 0.0" | 1.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 5.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.3 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 6.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 18.6 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 6.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.8 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 85°F (29°C) | 6.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.5 |
| September | 87°F (31°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.0 |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 4.6" | 0.1" | 0.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 5.3"
10.4 days with precipitation
February 4.1"
9.3 days with precipitation
March 4.6"
8.4 days with precipitation
April 5.9"
7.2 days with precipitation
May 4.9"
7.1 days with precipitation
June 6.0"
12.2 days with precipitation
July 6.3"
13.2 days with precipitation
August 6.5"
11.8 days with precipitation
September 4.6"
9.0 days with precipitation
October 3.6"
7.1 days with precipitation
November 3.6"
7.4 days with precipitation
December 4.6"
Snow: 0.1"
10.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
January 5
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 22
50% probability date
Growing Season
-17 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,134
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,292
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72% | 11.2 | 46% | 33% |
| February | 70% | 11.8 | 45% | 31% |
| March | 70% | 11.2 | 46% | 26% |
| April | 68% | 10.9 | 52% | 16% |
| May | 71% | 8.8 | 47% | 12% |
| June | 71% | 8.0 | 53% | 11% |
| July | 71% | 8.0 | 56% | 10% |
| August | 71% | 8.8 | 55% | 10% |
| September | 69% | 10.2 | 60% | 13% |
| October | 70% | 10.5 | 59% | 17% |
| November | 72% | 10.8 | 54% | 22% |
| December | 73% | 11.6 | 47% | 31% |
What New Orleans Lakefront's climate means for you
New Orleans Lakefront runs 71°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about -17 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 22 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,134 heating and 3,292 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: New Orleans Lakefront, LA
In New Orleans Lakefront, Louisiana, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 71°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 78°F to a mean daily low of 64°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USW00053917, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, New Orleans Lakefront averages 60.1 inches of precipitation annually, with negligible snowfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages -17 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 22 and the first fall freeze near January 5. Turning to energy use, 1,134 heating degree days and 3,292 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, New Orleans Lakefront scores 69/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, August-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in New Orleans Lakefront, LA? ▼
The average annual temperature in New Orleans Lakefront, Louisiana is 71°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 47°F (8°C).
How much rain does New Orleans Lakefront get? ▼
New Orleans Lakefront receives 60.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for New Orleans Lakefront? ▼
New Orleans Lakefront has a climate comfort score of 69/100 (Good), milder than 66% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in New Orleans Lakefront? ▼
New Orleans Lakefront has approximately -17 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 22 and the first fall freeze around January 5.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in New Orleans Lakefront? ▼
New Orleans Lakefront has 1,134 heating degree days and 3,292 cooling degree days annually, a cooling-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this New Orleans Lakefront climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00053917 near New Orleans Lakefront.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00053917. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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