The climate in 70131 New Orleans is a warm and humid subtropical climate. The summers are hot and humid with temperatures reaching into the upper 90s. Winters tend to be mild, with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing. On average, New Orleans receives about 61 inches of rain annually; most of the rain falls in the spring and summer months when strong thunderstorms are common. The area also experiences occasional tropical storms and hurricanes throughout hurricane season (June 1st through November 30th).
New Orleans (zip 70131), Louisiana gets 66 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
New Orleans (zip 70131) averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 219 sunny days per year in New Orleans (zip 70131). The US average is 205 sunny days.
New Orleans (zip 70131) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 106 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 92 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 44
Rain: averages 66 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year