Water Temperature of the Mississippi River in New Orleans, LA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 1:48 AM CDT
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Local Points of Interest
Audubon Riverview Park; Westwego, LASponsored Content
Station Name: Carrollton
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents
Elevation Above Sea Level: 46 feet / 14 meters
Nearest Address:
7327 Leake Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118
Orleans County
GPS Coordinates: 29.9329, -90.135472
Nearby Water Temperatures
Bayou Gauche, Bayou Gauche, LA (19.8 mi)Lake Borgne, Shell Beach, LA (28.1 mi)
Mississippi Sound, Waveland, MS (46.2 mi)
Barataria Bay, Grand Isle, LA (47.5 mi)
Bay of St. Louis, Bay St. Louis, MS (55.5 mi)
Mississippi Sound, Pass Christian, MS (57.4 mi)
Lower Atchafalaya River, Berwick, LA (68.6 mi)
Gulf of Mexico, Plaquemines Parish, LA (71.5 mi)
Mississippi River, Pilottown, LA (74.1 mi)
Mississippi Sound, Biloxi, MS (74.4 mi)
Atchafalaya Bay, Morgan City, LA (79.5 mi)
Southwest Pass, Venice, LA (81.8 mi)
Biloxy Bay, Biloxi, MS (82.6 mi)
Atchafalaya Bay, Morgan City, LA (84.5 mi)
Mississippi Sound, Pascagoula, MS (96.3 mi)
Weather for New Orleans, Louisiana
Current Weather

Humidity: 97%
Feels Like: 84.8°F
Wind: WSW 6 mph
Wind Gusts: 10.2 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Tue
H: 99°F
L: 81°F

Wed
H: 91°F
L: 80°F

Thu
H: 85°F
L: 79°F

Fri
H: 90°F
L: 79°F

Sat
H: 90°F
L: 79°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 25.16 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 29 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 8:00 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 46 mins
Moon Transit: 11:07 AM
Moonset: 6:38 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:37 AM - 1:07 PM
Minor Periods
6:08 PM - 7:38 PM3:06 AM - 4:36 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 10:58PM CDT until July 22 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Effective: Mon July 21, 2025, 10:58 PM
Expires: Tue July 22, 2025, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Tuesday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 21 at 10:58PM CDT until July 23 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Effective: Mon July 21, 2025, 10:58 PM
Expires: Tue July 22, 2025, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Tuesday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 21 at 10:58PM CDT until July 23 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Effective: Mon July 21, 2025, 10:58 PM
Expires: Tue July 22, 2025, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106 possible. * WHERE...Coastal Jefferson Parish, Lower Lafourche, Lower Plaquemines, Lower St. Bernard, and Lower Terrebonne Parishes. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 10:58PM CDT until July 22 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Effective: Mon July 21, 2025, 10:58 PM
Expires: Tue July 22, 2025, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Tuesday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 21 at 10:58PM CDT until July 23 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Effective: Mon July 21, 2025, 10:58 PM
Expires: Tue July 22, 2025, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Tuesday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 87.9°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Wind: 9.4 mph
UV Index: 2.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.51 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 8:00 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 46 mins
Moon Transit: 11:07 AM
Moonset: 6:38 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:37 AM - 1:07 PM
Minor Periods
6:08 PM - 7:38 PM3:06 AM - 4:36 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 86.4°F
Average Humidity: 71%
Wind: 13.2 mph
UV Index: 2.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 20.27 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.58 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 7:59 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 12:10 AM
Moonset: 7:32 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:40 AM - 2:10 PM
Minor Periods
7:02 PM - 8:32 PM4:13 AM - 5:43 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 82.8°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Wind: 9.2 mph
UV Index: 1.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.51 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.31 μg/m3
Ozone: 114.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 7:59 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 1:08 PM
Moonset: 8:18 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:08 AM - 2:38 AM12:38 AM - 3:08 PM
Minor Periods
7:48 PM - 9:18 PM5:21 AM - 6:51 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 83.4°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Wind: 15.2 mph
UV Index: 2.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.18 μg/m3
Ozone: 129.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 7:58 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 2:01 PM
Moonset: 8:57 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:04 AM - 3:34 AM1:31 PM - 4:01 PM
Minor Periods
8:27 PM - 9:57 PM6:29 AM - 7:59 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 83°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Wind: 7.4 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 7:58 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 2:50 PM
Moonset: 9:29 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:55 AM - 4:25 AM2:20 PM - 4:50 PM
Minor Periods
8:59 PM - 10:29 PM7:33 AM - 9:03 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5