New Orleans weather, reported by Tonka
The live pet-owner forecast for New Orleans, Louisiana: walk verdicts, paw-safety context, and a very good weather anchor. Real forecast data, reported with more tail wags than your usual station.
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Verdicts use the same temperature bands as our vet-sourced guides to safe walking temperatures and cold-weather limits, including the humidity bump and the 7-second pavement test.
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What New Orleans weather usually means for pets
Averages tell you what to plan a wardrobe around. Here is New Orleans's typical year with a dog-walk comfort rating for each month, using the same bands as the live verdict above.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Typical midday walk |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62.5°F / 17°C | 46.1°F / 8°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| February | 66.4°F / 19°C | 49.7°F / 10°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| March | 72.3°F / 22°C | 55.3°F / 13°C | Fine for most dogs |
| April | 78.5°F / 26°C | 61.7°F / 17°C | Caution — shade & water |
| May | 85.3°F / 30°C | 69°F / 21°C | Risky — early/late only |
| June | 90°F / 32°C | 74.7°F / 24°C | Dangerous — skip midday |
| July | 91.4°F / 33°C | 76.5°F / 25°C | Dangerous — skip midday |
| August | 91.3°F / 33°C | 76.6°F / 25°C | Dangerous — skip midday |
| September | 88.1°F / 31°C | 73.5°F / 23°C | Risky — early/late only |
| October | 80.6°F / 27°C | 64.3°F / 18°C | Caution — shade & water |
| November | 71.2°F / 22°C | 53.7°F / 12°C | Fine for most dogs |
| December | 64.8°F / 18°C | 48.4°F / 9°C | Safe — great walk weather |
Record high: 105°F / 41°C (August 27, 2023) · Record low: 11°F / -12°C (December 23, 1989)
Climate data: NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport).
New Orleans weather facts every pet owner should know
- New Orleans summer nights barely cool off: July lows average 76.5F and August lows 76.6F, so even evening walks stay muggy for thick-coated dogs.
- Average highs top 90F in June, July and August, and Gulf humidity makes it feel hotter, so shade breaks and water stops are summer walk essentials.
- The official 1991-2020 climate normals for New Orleans record no measurable snow at all, so paw hazards here are hot pavement and puddles, not ice and salt.
- Much of New Orleans sits at or below sea level between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, so a hurricane-season evacuation kit for pets is standard equipment for local owners.
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