Weather in New Orleans in February
In an average February, New Orleans sees a daily high around 65°F and a low around 52°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 65°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 54°F to 74°F |
| Average low | 52°F |
| Typical low range | 40°F to 64°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
February records
The most extreme February on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total February accumulation.
High
Highest
80°F
2023-02-28
Lowest
34°F
1996-02-04
Low
Highest
72°F
2018-02-22
Lowest
23°F
1996-02-05
Feels-like
Highest
80°F
2023-02-28
Lowest
9°F
1996-02-04
Humidity
Highest
19.3 g/m³
2018-02-22
Lowest
2.2 g/m³
1996-02-04
Wind
Highest
28 mph
1998-02-15
Lowest
5 mph
1983-02-14
Gust
Highest
59 mph
2006-02-02
Lowest
8 mph
2024-02-16
Precip
Wettest
9.84 in
2013
Driest
0.83 in
1989
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